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NPR News: 04-30-2026 5PM EDT

April 30, 2026·4 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • Iran's supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities amid U.S. Navy blockade and Strait of Hormuz tensions.
  • President Trump claims gas prices will drop 'like a rock' after the war, despite current national average of $4.30 per gallon.
  • Gas prices in California hi

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