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What recent events have escalated tensions between Iran and Israel?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Iran fired missiles toward Israel today, triggering sirens in the north. It marks the first such attack since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, and it threatens ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict. Tehran says it's in response to Israel attacking southern Lebanon earlier today.
Meanwhile, President Trump is defending the lack of progress on ending the war with Iran. As NPR's Tamara Keith reports, in an interview with Kristen Welker on NBC's Meet the Press, he says patience is needed.
Trump insisted going to war with Iran didn't break his anti-war campaign promises because he said this isn't a forever war.
I'm moving very fast. I'm into three months. You know, Vietnam lasted 19 years. I'm into my third month.
It has actually entered its fourth month. Trump said securing a peace deal with Iran could take a long time.
They're proud. There are things they never thought they'd be doing that they're going to have to do. They've got no choice. And it takes a little while. You're talking about 47 years of getting away with whatever they wanted. I mean, this should have been done long ago.
One major issue is what will happen with Iran's nuclear materials. Tamara Keith, NPR News.
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say community engagement is helping to slow the spread of the Ebola outbreak as confirmed cases approach 500. The BBC's Richard Kogoye has more.
Lack of awareness was the biggest challenge when the outbreak was first declared. Responders faced distrust and even hostility. To change that, the government and partners brought traditional healers on board, persuading them to work with health teams. Local radio, a trusted source, has been airing programmes to counter rumours and even wean over sceptical communities.
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