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The episode discusses the ongoing military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. and Iran are exchanging strikes for the sixth day in a row, as the two countries battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Negar Mortazavi joins NPR

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