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What is Iran’s seven‑day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and how did the U.S. respond?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Korva Coleman, the president of Iran says his country is still ready to follow through with a proposed seven day plan it presented to the US. It's aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. NPR's Hadil Al Shelchi reports President Trump rejected the proposal on Saturday.
In an interview with CBS's Face the Nation that aired on Sunday, Masoud Pezeshkyan said that after the seven day milestone. And once mutual blockades are lifted, Iran was willing to sit down for broader talks to formally end military conflict and address its nuclear program. In the interview, Pezeshkian said that Iran does not seek to develop nuclear weapons and defended its civilian nuclear program. Pesashkian also addressed the lack of public appearances by the new supreme leader following US Israeli strikes that killed his father. The Iranian president said he had met the new leader twice and that he was healthy. President Trump said on Saturday that he rejected Iran's seven day proposal, but that he was still open to negotiating.
How did UK authorities disrupt a suspected terror plot near the U.S. air base in western England?
UK officials say they foiled a suspected terror plot near an air base in Western England. The US uses the base to launch attacks on Iran. Police responded to a phone call in the middle of the night and intercepted several vehicles close to the base. Five men have been arrested. Maggie Blythe is acting chief constable for the Gloucestershire Constabulary.
Again, can't go into details, but I can give reassurance that we believe the matter to be contained and as a set of agencies working together um across Gloucestershire, we're uh Gathering and responding to local intelligence all the
time. President Trump claimed the suspects were under investigation and were looking to do damage. UK authorities have not confirmed this.
What new tariff reductions did China and the United States announce for each other’s goods?
China and the US have released a list of imports they will reduce tariffs on that are worth thirty billion dollars in each direction. NPR's Jennifer Pack reports from Beijing, this follows last week's US visit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi.
President Trump has been imposing rounds of tariffs on Chinese exports in his first and now second term. China retaliated in kind, often targeting Trump's voting base, American farmers. Now they get some reprieve. China's Commerce Ministry says it will lower tariffs on US agricultural products like beef, chicken, almonds, and also on American medical equipment and coal. In exchange, the White House says it will reduce tariffs on Chinese baby products, toys, and decorations, which, if implemented in time, American consumers could see some holiday savings. Jennifer Pack, NPR News, Beijing.
Over the weekend, President Trump said he is relaxing new fuel economy standards for cars that'll take effect today.
Why is President Trump relaxing fuel‑economy standards and what could it mean for drivers?
Relaxing the rules could mean that cars won't go as far on a single gallon of gas. This comes as Triple A reports, it costs four dollars forty eight cents on average now for a gallon of regular gas. You're listening to NPR. Forecasters say a powerful nor'easter is weakening on the east coast. One person died over the weekend after they were hit by a falling tree. The National Weather Service says there'll be heavy rain up through New England today before the storm tapers off. The Nor'aster brought strong winds, waves, and rain to the island of Nantucket this weekend. On Saturday, residents discovered ship remains that may trace back to eighteen eighty four, and Pierre's Isabella Gomez Sarmiento reports.
The editor in chief of the Nantucket Current was covering the storm when he received a tip about wooden fragments from what appeared to be a ship washed up on a beach.
How is the nor’easter affecting the East Coast and what are the latest weather forecasts?
Jason Graziade went out to see the remains. He told NPR they were in the same spot as ship parts found in twenty twenty two. At the time, researchers spent months investigating the found wooden parts which resembled a ship's hull. They concluded that the remains likely belonged to the Warren Sawyer. It was a Boston-bound cargo ship that crashed in 1884. Although it's not certain yet whether the new remains were once part of the Warren Sawyer, Graziade wrote to NPR that it's fascinating to encounter a piece of Nantucket's maritime history.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is Iran’s seven‑day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and how did the U.S. respond?
0:00–1:01
2
How did UK authorities disrupt a suspected terror plot near the U.S. air base in western England?
1:01–1:45
3
What new tariff reductions did China and the United States announce for each other’s goods?
1:45–2:43
4
Why is President Trump relaxing fuel‑economy standards and what could it mean for drivers?
2:43–3:37
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How is the nor’easter affecting the East Coast and what are the latest weather forecasts?
3:37–4:23
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What is the story behind the newly discovered shipwreck off Nantucket and its historical significance?
4:23–4:53