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Chapter 1: What recent accusations has Iran made against the U.S.?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. An Iranian official today accused the U.S. of planning a ground invasion and says that would be met with force. And here's Emily Fang reports.
Writing on Telegram, Iran's parliament speaker struck an aggressive stance, writing, quote, the enemy publicly signals negotiations while secretly planning a ground invasion. He's referring to news that the U.S. 's Tripoli, carrying 3,500 U.S. Marines and sailors, has arrived in the Middle East, though the U.S. military has not said where the Marines will be deployed and how.
Earlier, Iran rejected a 15-point plan the U.S. had proposed to end the war and put forth its own proposal that would give Iran official control over the Strait of Hormuz and have the U.S. pay for war damages. Israel said it had started a new wave of strikes on Iran over the weekend as well, targeting weapons sites. Iranian officials said they hit universities in Tehran and Isfahan.
Emily Fang, NPR News, Van, Turkey.
During his Palm Sunday Mass, Pope Leo said God doesn't listen to the prayers of those who wage war and should never be used to justify violence. Empire's Ruth Sherlock has more.
Pope Leo spoke as thousands of U.S. troops arrived in the Middle East as part of the U.S. and Israel's expanding war against Iran. In his Palm Sunday Mass, Leo called the unfolding conflict atrocious. He said, God should never be used to justify conflict and doesn't listen to the appeals of leaders who wage war.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth had recently prayed for violence against enemies he said deserved no mercy during a service at the Pentagon. Quoting a Bible passage, Leo said, Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are full of blood. Ruth Sherlock, NPR News.
TSA agents are expected to be paid as soon as tomorrow after President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find the money while Congress remains at a stalemate. But as NPR's Amy Held reports, it's not clear how fast the long airport security lines will ease up.
President Trump ordered TSA workers be fully compensated without specifying where the funds will come from. Possibly in violation of the Constitution, which says Congress decides spending, they're on vacation till mid-April. Experts say it may be too little too late anyway. TSA workers have no guarantee about their next paycheck. Hundreds have already quit.
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Chapter 2: How did Pope Leo address the ongoing conflict during his Palm Sunday Mass?
Thirteen of Afghanistan's 34 provinces are affected. The country is very vulnerable to extreme weather events. Crude oil is trading higher at this hour. West Texas crude oil is at $103.06 a barrel. I'm Janine Herbst, NPR News in Washington.
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