NPR Topics: National Security

Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request

NPR Staff — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:24:15 -0400

The extension was announced just hours before it was set to expire. The president did not provide details on how long the new ceasefire extension will last.

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Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship

NPR Staff — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:02:32 -0400

President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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What's it like to negotiate with Iran? We asked people who have done it

Scott Neuman — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:01:00 -0400

Experts who spent months negotiating a 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran say mutual mistrust, starkly different negotiating styles, and the complexity of the issues make a quick deal unlikely.

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Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon, as Trump sounds optimistic on Iran talks

NPR Staff — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:45:30 -0400

The leaders of Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Israel's fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, but Israel vowed to keep troops in southern Lebanon.

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3 things to know about naval blockades as the U.S. patrols the Strait of Hormuz

Scott Neuman — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The White House says it wants to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.

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Trump says Iran talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports

NPR Staff — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:03:22 -0400

President Trump said a second round of direct U.S.-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, even as he instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports.

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Tips to protect your home internet network after a Russian router hack

Avery Keatley — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:35:48 -0400

Following a large-scale Russian hacking operation targeting routers, and new FCC guidance, what can you do to make sure your home internet connection is safe?

Israel and Lebanon agree to start peace negotiations after rare talks in D.C.

Kat Lonsdorf — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:27:21 -0400

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the talks were meant to lay out a framework for lasting peace and to bring an end to Hezbollah's influence in the region.

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Trump vows to sink Iranian ships approaching a U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz

NPR Staff — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:03:13 -0400

President Trump said the U.S. would interdict vessels that had paid what he called an "illegal toll" to Iran to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

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Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in eastern Pacific, U.S. military says

The Associated Press — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:52:16 -0400

The U.S. military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.

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