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NPR News: 06-21-2026 4PM EDT

21 Jun 2026

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Chapter 1: What recent developments occurred in U.S.-Iran negotiations?

0.959 - 19.248 Nora Rahm

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Vice President Vance is in Switzerland for the formal launch of delayed negotiations with Iran. NPR's Mara Liason reports the fraying preliminary agreement is stirring controversy even among Republicans. Vance was cautiously optimistic.

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19.568 - 26.66 JD Vance

Now we see a future where everybody can work together. to promote peace and prosperity for everyone.

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26.86 - 40.542 Mara Liason

Iran had delayed the talks because Israel continued attacking Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy based in Lebanon. The U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to negotiate while hostilities are paused for 60 days.

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41.063 - 61.344 Mara Liason

That agreement is being criticized by some Republicans for allowing Iran to keep its ballistic missiles and kicking the can down the road on nuclear weapons and uranium enrichment. But President Trump said he made the deal to help the U.S. economy, which was being hurt by high gas prices caused by Iran's closing of the Strait of Hormuz. Mara Liason, NPR News.

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61.865 - 77.828 Nora Rahm

Al Jazeera says one of its cameramen in Gaza was killed in the targeted Israeli strike, making him the 12th journalist from the news network to be killed by Israeli forces during the war. He was killed during what's supposed to be a ceasefire. NPR's Anas Baba reports.

77.808 - 97.656 Anas Baba

Al Jazeera says, Cameraman Ahmed Wishah was killed Friday in an Israeli strike on a home in central Gaza. Israel confirmed it targeted Wishah and said he was active in Hamas's military wing, but provided no evidence. Al Jazeera says the attack is an attempt by Israel to, quote, silence the voice of truth.

97.636 - 111.452 Anas Baba

His body was carried through the streets wrapped in a white shroud with his blue breast vest placed on top. It's a scene his family is familiar with. Ahmed's brother, Mohammed, who also worked for Al Jazeera, was killed in a targeted Israeli strike only two months ago.

111.492 - 124.65 Anas Baba

The Committee to Protect Journalists says more than 260 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since October 2023. making it the deadliest war ever recorded for journalists. Anas Baba, NPR News, Gaza.

125.131 - 138.797 Nora Rahm

New insight into the housing market and inflation comes out this week. Investors will watch the inflation figures closely as the Federal Reserve considers an interest rate hike later this year. NPR's Stephen Besaha reports.

Chapter 2: How has the conflict in Gaza impacted journalists?

290.711 - 295.74 Daniel Green

Our lost and found is currently filled with pants. I don't know, I've never seen this happen.

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296.201 - 296.862 Nora Rahm

Wait, this is true?

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296.902 - 304.155 Ira Glass

This is true. Mysteries of every size, each week. This American Life, wherever you get your podcasts.

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