NPR News: 06-16-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a tentative US-Iran deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite domestic backlash in Iran. The episode also reports on the Trump administration forcing Anthropic to disable new AI models over export controls. Additionally, it details a fatal B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base and surprising World Cup draws involving Spain, Cape Verde, and Iran.
Topics discussed
Tentative US-Iran deal opens Strait of Hormuz
Iranian public and hardliners react to ceasefire
Anthropic disables AI models over export controls
Eight dead in B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base
Spain draws with Cape Verde in World Cup opener
Iran and New Zealand tie 2-2 in World Cup
Doctors Without Borders donation appeal
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