The U.S. and Iran are seizing tankers in a dangerous standoff

美国和伊朗正陷入一场危险的僵局,双方都在扣押油轮。

Apple News Today

2026-04-23

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Iran and the U.S. are targeting ships in the Strait as both sides enforce their blockades. The Washington Post’s Michael Birnbaum discusses why peace will be so difficult to achieve. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attended a marathon of congressional hearings, and one Republican vented frustration about his leadership. The Associated Press’s Ali Swenson explains. The U.N.’s process of selecting a new leader is under way, and there are far fewer candidates this time around. Alexandra Sharp of Foreign Policy tells us about it. Plus, Pete Hegseth abruptly fired his Navy Secretary. And pioneering Black lawmaker and Georgia Democrat U.S. Rep. David Scott died at 80. He had recently filed to run for his 13th term in Congress. Finally, waiting for a flight is rarely fun — but efforts to make it more enjoyable at Honolulu’s airport are facing backlash because of AI. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.
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  • Iran and the U.S. Target ships in the strait as both sides enforce their blockades.

  • The Washington Post explains why peace will be so difficult to achieve and whether an eventual compromise

  • could echo parts of Obama's Iran deal.

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Attends a marathon of congressional hearings and one

  • Republican vents frustration about his leadership.

  • When I see outbreaks numbering in the thousands and people dying once more from vaccine-preventable diseases,

  • particularly children, it seems more than tragic.

  • And Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth abruptly fires his Navy secretary.

  • It's Thursday, April 23rd.

  • I'm Cecilia Lay, and this is Apple News Today.