Iran’s nuclear program set back ‘a few months.’ And, Trump to meet with NATO allies

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, has informed NPR that the Defense Intelligence Agency believes the damage to Iran's most

Trump doubles down on damage U.S. strikes caused to Iran’s nuclear sites

President Trump speaks during a media conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands on June 25. Matthias Schrader/AP hide caption toggle caption Matthias Schrader/AP President Trump used a press conference at the NATO summit Wednesday to expand on his insistence that U.S. strikes heavily damaged Iran's nuclear operation, despite a preliminary U.S. intelligence

Six things to know about Iran’s supreme leader

In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks to a group of people and officials in Tehran, Iran, Friday, March 21, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/Via AP hide caption toggle caption Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/Via AP Middle

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Iran’s nuclear program set back ‘a few months.’ And, Trump to meet with NATO allies

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, has informed NPR that the Defense Intelligence Agency believes the damage to Iran's most

Trump doubles down on damage U.S. strikes caused to Iran’s nuclear sites

President Trump speaks during a media conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands on June 25. Matthias Schrader/AP hide caption toggle caption Matthias Schrader/AP President Trump used a press conference at the NATO summit Wednesday to expand on his insistence that U.S. strikes heavily damaged Iran's nuclear operation, despite a preliminary U.S. intelligence

Six things to know about Iran’s supreme leader

In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks to a group of people and officials in Tehran, Iran, Friday, March 21, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/Via AP hide caption toggle caption Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/Via AP Middle

Why a war in the Middle East hasn’t sparked an oil crisis

The LyondellBasell Houston refinery is seen in June. Multiple factors are holding oil prices down, including the fact that the United States is now the world's largest oil producer. Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America Immediately after Israel attacked Iran earlier this month, crude oil prices spiked

Brazilian tourist found dead after falling from an Indonesian volcano

In this undated photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, a rescuer climbs down the ridge of Mount Rinjani during the evacuation operation for Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist who fell while hiking near the volcano's summit, in Lombok, Indonesia. BASARNAS/AP hide caption toggle caption BASARNAS/AP SAO

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Iran’s nuclear program set back ‘a few months.’ And, Trump to meet with NATO allies

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, has informed NPR that the Defense Intelligence Agency believes the damage to Iran's most

Trump doubles down on damage U.S. strikes caused to Iran’s nuclear sites

President Trump speaks during a media conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands on June 25. Matthias Schrader/AP hide caption toggle caption Matthias Schrader/AP President Trump used a press conference at the NATO summit Wednesday to expand on his insistence that U.S. strikes heavily damaged Iran's nuclear operation, despite a preliminary U.S. intelligence

Six things to know about Iran’s supreme leader

In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks to a group of people and officials in Tehran, Iran, Friday, March 21, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/Via AP hide caption toggle caption Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/Via AP Middle

Why a war in the Middle East hasn’t sparked an oil crisis

The LyondellBasell Houston refinery is seen in June. Multiple factors are holding oil prices down, including the fact that the United States is now the world's largest oil producer. Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America Immediately after Israel attacked Iran earlier this month, crude oil prices spiked

Brazilian tourist found dead after falling from an Indonesian volcano

In this undated photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, a rescuer climbs down the ridge of Mount Rinjani during the evacuation operation for Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist who fell while hiking near the volcano's summit, in Lombok, Indonesia. BASARNAS/AP hide caption toggle caption BASARNAS/AP SAO

Why is China so concerned about Israel-Iran tensions?

Fire and smoke rise after an Israeli attack on the Shahran oil depot on June 15 in Tehran, Iran. Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images One country outside the Middle East that's closely following the war between Israel and Iran, and any possible ceasefire, is China. That's because China is the largest importer

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Iran’s nuclear program set back ‘a few months.’ And, Trump to meet with NATO allies

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, has informed NPR that the Defense Intelligence Agency believes the damage to Iran's most

Trump doubles down on damage U.S. strikes caused to Iran’s nuclear sites

President Trump speaks during a media conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands on June 25. Matthias Schrader/AP hide caption toggle caption Matthias Schrader/AP President Trump used a press conference at the NATO summit Wednesday to expand on his insistence that U.S. strikes heavily damaged Iran's nuclear operation, despite a preliminary U.S. intelligence

Six things to know about Iran’s supreme leader

In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks to a group of people and officials in Tehran, Iran, Friday, March 21, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/Via AP hide caption toggle caption Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/Via AP Middle

Why a war in the Middle East hasn’t sparked an oil crisis

The LyondellBasell Houston refinery is seen in June. Multiple factors are holding oil prices down, including the fact that the United States is now the world's largest oil producer. Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America Immediately after Israel attacked Iran earlier this month, crude oil prices spiked

Brazilian tourist found dead after falling from an Indonesian volcano

In this undated photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, a rescuer climbs down the ridge of Mount Rinjani during the evacuation operation for Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist who fell while hiking near the volcano's summit, in Lombok, Indonesia. BASARNAS/AP hide caption toggle caption BASARNAS/AP SAO

Why is China so concerned about Israel-Iran tensions?

Fire and smoke rise after an Israeli attack on the Shahran oil depot on June 15 in Tehran, Iran. Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images One country outside the Middle East that's closely following the war between Israel and Iran, and any possible ceasefire, is China. That's because China is the largest importer

Breaking another presidential norm, Trump drops the f-bomb on camera

President Trump speaks to the press before boarding Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House on June 24 to attend the NATO leaders' summit in The Hague. Mandel Ngan/AFP hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP President Trump on Tuesday emphatically dropped an f-bomb, on camera, expressing frustration that Israel and Iran appeared

Israel and Iran’s fragile ceasefire. And, what to know about NYC’s mayoral race

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Last night, President Trump announced on social media that a ceasefire has been established, ending the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.

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Iran’s nuclear program set back ‘a few months.’ And, Trump to meet with NATO allies

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, has informed NPR that the Defense Intelligence Agency believes the damage to Iran's most

Trump doubles down on damage U.S. strikes caused to Iran’s nuclear sites

President Trump speaks during a media conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands on June 25. Matthias Schrader/AP hide caption toggle caption Matthias Schrader/AP President Trump used a press conference at the NATO summit Wednesday to expand on his insistence that U.S. strikes heavily damaged Iran's nuclear operation, despite a preliminary U.S. intelligence

Six things to know about Iran’s supreme leader

In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks to a group of people and officials in Tehran, Iran, Friday, March 21, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/Via AP hide caption toggle caption Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/Via AP Middle

Why a war in the Middle East hasn’t sparked an oil crisis

The LyondellBasell Houston refinery is seen in June. Multiple factors are holding oil prices down, including the fact that the United States is now the world's largest oil producer. Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America Immediately after Israel attacked Iran earlier this month, crude oil prices spiked

Brazilian tourist found dead after falling from an Indonesian volcano

In this undated photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, a rescuer climbs down the ridge of Mount Rinjani during the evacuation operation for Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist who fell while hiking near the volcano's summit, in Lombok, Indonesia. BASARNAS/AP hide caption toggle caption BASARNAS/AP SAO