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NPR | By A Martínez,

Michel Martin

Published July 9, 2026 at 4:59 AM EDT

Trump criticizes Iran's leaders and says ceasefire is over, Middle East countries prepare for the potential of more war as U.S. and Iran renew strikes, Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate.

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