This episode of NPR News covers high-stakes diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran amid escalating regional violence, a diplomatic spat between President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Maloney, ongoing Russian attacks in Ukraine, and the passing of legendary TV director Ja
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