US-Iran Negotiations, Middle East Reacts To Possible Deal, DRC Ebola Outbreak Spreads
5/25/202614 min
President Trump says a deal with Iran is “largely negotiated” after weekend talks with Gulf leaders and Israel. The preliminary agreement is expected to gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz while leaving the nuclear program for a later round of talks. Some Republican senators are already calling it a disaster.
Gulf countries are pressing hard for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict with Iran as a preliminary 60-day ceasefire extension is discussed, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other regional players react to the latest developments.
In eastern Congo, a rare strain of Ebola has killed more than 200 people amid an outbreak complicated by ongoing conflict, misinformation, and severely strained aid efforts.
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Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Tina Kraja, Tara Neil, Mohamad ElBardicy and Taylor Haney.
It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.
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(0:00) Introduction
(02:26) US-Iran Negotiations
(06:18) Middle East Reacts To Possible Deal
(10:08) DRC Ebola Outbreak Spreads
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First 90 secondsLeila Fadel· Host0:00
You know, I always forget when our, like, holidays are, and I feel like I'm always hosting on those days because I don't know that.
Speaker 10:05
Because, good, because you are hosting on those days. [laughs] But, you know, I feel good about showing up on a day like this 'cause I figure, you know, like anybody who- [laughs] [laughs] Anybody who listens to me on a holiday needs me.
Leila Fadel· Host0:18
Well, I hope a lot of people are sleeping in- Yes, yes ... and listening to us later than 9:00.
Speaker 10:24
Maybe a little bit later. Yeah.
Leila Fadel· Host0:25
Like 6:00 AM.
Speaker 10:26
6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM.
Leila Fadel· Host0:28
But still, listen, you still need to be informed on a holiday.
Speaker 10:30
Definitely. You gotta be informed. You gotta keep up on events.
Leila Fadel· Host0:32
President Trump said an agreement with Iran is, quote, "largely negotiated and would move everyone closer to peace."
Speaker 10:42
He says the deal would open the Strait of Hormuz, so why do some Republicans call it a disaster?
Leila Fadel· Host0:47
I'm Leila Fadel, that's Stephen Skeep, and this is Up First from NPR News. This is a preliminary deal with Iran. It wouldn't include the unconditional surrender President Trump was demanding, nor does it address a key US concern, Iran's nuclear enrichment. Has Iran capitulated at all?
Speaker 11:06
Also, an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 200 people. Groups are struggling to respond amid violence, misinformation, and less US support. Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day.
Leila Fadel· Host1:19
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