NPR News: 08-31-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Tehran to vow self-defense. Meanwhile, US Treasury officials warned an Egyptian bank’s UAE branches over alleged Iranian money laundering. The segment also covers ongoing rescue efforts for workers buried in Nepal floods and missing hikers in the Grand Canyon, alongside market updates and a report on the prevalence of dry eye syndrome in women.
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US and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz
Egyptian bank branches in UAE under US scrutiny
Searches continue in Nepal and Grand Canyon floods
Market update and dry eye condition in women
Russian drone attacks and school damage in Ukraine
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