NPR News: 06-20-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
U.S. envoys meet Iran in Switzerland amid renewed Middle East violence and disputed Strait of Hormuz closures. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni denies Trump’s claim that she begged for a photo op, straining U.S.-Italy ties. Russian strikes kill civilians in Ukraine, while TV director James Burrows dies at 85. A report reveals hybrid cars like the Prius are driven more than the best-selling Ford F-150.
Topics discussed
U.S. envoys arrive in Switzerland for Iran talks
Iran claims Strait of Hormuz closure; MOU stakes
Italian PM disputes Trump's photo op claim
Russian bombs hit Zaporizhia and Kharkiv
James Burroughs, director of Cheers and Friends, dies
Hybrids driven more than best-selling F-150s
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