NPR News: 06-23-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
Vice President J.D. Vance announced an interim deal with Iran involving waived oil sanctions and nuclear inspections, though Iran disputes new commitments. This diplomatic shift coincides with falling U.S. gas prices, while Virginia enacted a new tax on data centers to address budget gaps. In other news, regulators are investigating a fatal Tesla crash in Texas, and Lionel Messi broke the men’s World Cup scoring record with two goals against Austria.
Topics discussed
US waives Iran sanctions in interim deal
Gas prices drop following diplomatic progress
Virginia imposes new tax on data centers
Asian financial markets mostly lower
NHTSA investigates fatal Tesla crash in Texas
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record
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