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NPR News: 04-08-2026 11PM EDT

April 9, 2026·4 min·2-min readnews briefnews
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  • Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions following Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
  • Lebanon's health ministry reports 182 killed in the deadliest day of the war, with figures still preliminary.
  • White House disputes Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormu

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