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U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff

U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff
NPR News Thursday 11 June 2026, 11:09 UTC By Brittney Melton 1 min read
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The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events.(Image credit: Atta Kenare)

The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events.

(Image credit: Atta Kenare)

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