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The ceasefire, in effect for the past six months, has brought some reprieve to Palestinians in Gaza despite continued hardship, displacement and Israeli restrictions on aid.

The latest strikes come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel would "hold off on future attacks" on Iran's energy infrastructure, following Trump's request.

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Iran expert Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group about Iran's nuclear capabilities before and after U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Maj. John "Alex" Klinner was among six airmen killed in a refueling plane crash during Operation Epic Fury. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Klinner's sister-in-law, Sarah Rose Harrill, about his life.

President Trump has spoken about taking control of a key location for Iranian oil infrastructure. What would that look like in practice?

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Reporter and Senior Editor Arezou Rezvani about the impact the war is having on Iranians and people in the surrounding area.

Since the Iran war began, Israel has restricted public gathering and isn't letting worshippers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque. As Ramadan ends, religious leaders say the ban on prayers is political.

NPR has learned that mediators have quietly given Hamas a proposal to hand over all its weapons to ensure Gaza's reconstruction.

In messages to NPR, Tehran residents describe largely deserted streets roamed by paramilitary officials and vigilantes. They say security forces are banning gatherings for Nowruz, the Persian new year, this week.

If the U.S. follows through on its threats to bomb the oil assets on Kharg Island, the war would likely escalate and oil prices would increase exponentially.