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The status of any ceasefire negotiations between the U.S.
And Iran still isn't clear.
The White House says productive talks continue, but it's not clear if anyone is talking.
Iranian officials have set conditions, including a halt to attacks and reparations.
Tehran says it will end the war when conditions are met.
Meanwhile, Trump told Republicans at a fundraising dinner last night in Washington he won't say the U.S.
Is conducting war against Iran.
He'll use a euphemism.
I won't use the word war because they say if you use the word war, that's maybe not a good thing to do.
They don't like the word war.
Because you're supposed to get approval.
So I'll use the word military operation, which is really what it is.
It's called a military decimation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin also called it a special military operation when Russia
launched its full-scale invasion against Ukraine four years ago.
More Israeli airstrikes have hit southern Lebanon.
Israeli officials say this is in advance of a. Prolonged ground invasion targeting Hezbollah militants.
Hezbollah, backed by Iran, is firing into Israel.
NPR's Lauren Frayer reports from Beirut.