NPR News: 05-31-2026 6AM EDT

Windsor Johnston· Host0:01

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. President Trump has yet to announce whether he'll approve a proposed peace agreement with Iran. Speaking on Fox News, Trump suggested a decision could come soon.

Donald Trump· Soundbite0:15

We're close to a very good deal, and if we can make it good. Otherwise, we just start up with the, uh, department of war, as we call it, and it's been very successful. You saw Venezuela. It was a one-day win, and this is really a win already. We've defeated their military, essentially defeated their military. Uh, I would rather get a deal because we can open the strait immediately upon signing.

Windsor Johnston· Host0:36

Negotiators are working to resolve a number of key issues, including sanctions and Iran's nuclear program. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the talks have been productive, but neither side has indicated when a final agreement might be reached. Meanwhile, tensions in the Persian Gulf remain high. The US military says it fired a missile this weekend to disable a commercial ship that was headed toward an Iranian port. The incident occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has been a major focus of the dispute. Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah are once again trading cross-border fire. NPR's Greg Myre reports the attacks are continuing despite a declared ceasefire.

Greg Myre1:22

The Israeli military says it shot down rockets fired from Lebanon and directed at several towns in northern Israel. Israel is waging a