Tensions in the Middle East escalate as President Trump sets a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening military action. NPR's Kerry Kahn reports from Tel Aviv on the intense missile fire and airstrikes impacting Israel, Kuwait, and the UAE. Mara Liasson analyzes the political implications for Trump, noting the successful rescue of a U.S. airman contrasts with unmet political objectives and inconsistent messaging regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Artemis II mission approaches the moon, with the crew set to surpass the farthest distance traveled by humans. Brendan Byrne details the crew's lunar observations and the mission's testing of spacecraft systems, including life support and heat shield technology, as they journey farther into space than ever before.
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