NPR News: 07-09-2026 4PM EDT

Lakshmi Singh· Host0:01

Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. The Jordanian Armed Forces say they intercepted eight missiles launched from Iran. This after US and Iran traded strikes for a second straight day after President Trump declared the ceasefire was over. Iranian officials say at least 14 people were killed in the US strikes. We have the latest from NPR's Hadil Al-Shalchi.

Hadil Al-Shalchi0:25

Sirens blared in Jordan, and officials told residents to take shelter after missiles were detected on their way to Jordanian airspace. The Jordanian army said it shot down the missiles. There were no casualties. Jordan is a close US ally, and many missiles aimed at Israel pass through Jordanian airspace. The latest exchange of strikes between the US and Iran began on Wednesday after the US accused Iran of attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by targeting US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. While President Trump said the ceasefire was over, he didn't rule out further talks with Iran to permanently end the war. Hadil Al-Shalchi, NPR News, Istanbul.

Lakshmi Singh· Host1:04

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