NPR News: 06-23-2026 12PM EDT

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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Kristen Wright. Iran says it did not agree to anything new on nuclear site inspections during the Iran-US meeting in Switzerland. That's despite statements from Vice President Vance that international nuclear inspectors could be back in Iran as soon as this week. NPR's Carrie Kahn reports.

Carrie Kahn0:22

The spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry told state media there are, quote, "No new commitments on nuclear inspectors, and any new engagement would take place according to previous procedures set by Iran." UN inspectors have not had access to Iran's nuclear sites since Israel and the US bombed them last summer in the 12-day war. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iran committed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and allow inspectors in. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman says no concessions were made, and quote, "We only managed to reclaim some of Iran's violated rights from the Americans." Carrie Kahn, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

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It's primary election day in Maryland, New York, and Utah. Voters are deciding on congressional races and other offices. Democrats are trying to flip seats to get back power in Congress. In South Carolina's runoff, the lieutenant governor and state attorney general are vying for the Republican nomination for governor. A plan to make the cost of buying a home more affordable is moving through Congress. The House will take up the bill next. NPR's Stephen Bisaha reports it passed the Senate with