Iran Talks And Strikes, Senate Opportunities For Democrats, Ebola Outbreak Epicenter

The US, Iran, and Israel keep opening fire in a regional war that was supposed to have stopped. President Trump is still pursuing peace and throws in a passing threat against Oman. At what point would we say the war is back on? I mean, Martinez, that is Steve Inskeep, and this is up first from NPR News. A US senate race in Texas went from safely Republican to uncertain. Republicans nominated the scandal plagued state attorney general. They overwhelmingly rejected the incumbent senator who had easily won the seat in the past. What does that mean for the party's chances of keeping control of the senate? Also, the Ebola outbreak in Eastern Congo is getting worse. What is life like in the city of almost a million people that's at the center of the outbreak? Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day. This message comes from Angie. If you're tackling a home project, check out angie.com. From roofing to remodels and everything in between, Angie connects you with skilled pros who do such a good job, you might trust them to do other things, like pull out your tooth or be your kid's godfather. Don't actually ask them to do those things. Just let them get the job done well. Angi, the one you trust to find the ones you trust. Find a pro for your projects at angi.com. That's angi.com. This message is from AT and T with your summer essential, the iPhone 17 Pro. Its center stage front camera auto adjusts the frame to fit everyone into group selfies. Right now at AT and T, ask how you can get iPhone 17 Pro on them with eligible trade in. Requires eligible plan. Terms and restrictions apply subject to change. Visit att.com/iphone for details. This message comes from ADT. Imagine you're enjoying your first free day in months, and the next second, your phone buzzes. A window has been broken at home, and you're miles away. That's why ADT offers professionally installed security systems backed by the most company operated monitoring centers in the industry. With twenty four seven monitoring, they're always keeping watch over your home, so you're always supported during an emergency. When every second counts, count on ADT. Visit adt.com to learn more. At what point would we say the Iran war is back on? Yeah. Peace talks continue between The US and Iran, but so do exchanges of fire. We're tracking attacks spanning from Lebanon to the Strait Of Hormuz and even in Gaza where despite a ceasefire there, Israel is ramping up strikes. NPR international correspondent, Ayah Betrawi, is following all of this from Dubai. Hi there. Hey. Good morning. Let's start with the situation in The Gulf. What's happening? Well, US Central Command says its forces shot down Iranian drones around the Strait Of Hormuz and struck an area along Iran's coast overnight. This morning, Iran's revolutionary guard says it responded to that US attack on …