Jet Down in Iran, Voter Privacy, Dietary Guidelines

Hello, everyone. We would love to hear about what you like or maybe don't like about up first, and you can help us out by answering a few questions online. Go to npr.org/springsurvey. And, again, that's npr.org/springsurvey. Thank you. Two US fighter jets went down over Iran yesterday. American forces are still searching for one of the airmen. The American and Israeli bombardment of Iran has not destroyed their ability to fight back. I'm Scott Simon. I'm Ayesha Roscoe, and this is up first from NPR News. President Trump says he plans to end the war in Iran soon. He's also sent more troops to the region. The Department of Justice has demanded states turn over their voter rolls full of sensitive data, and judges have mostly sided with the states that have refused. And new advice on diet from the American Heart Association. It says go easy on meat at the same time that the government is telling us to eat more. So stay with us. Chow down. We've got the news you need to start your weekend. This message comes from Mint Mobile. If you're tired of spending hundreds on big wireless bills, bogus fees, and free perks, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at mintmobile.com/switch. Taxes and fees extra. See Mint Mobile for details. This message comes from IXL. IXL is designed to help students strengthen core skills and build confidence before the new school year begins. The adaptive platform provides personalized learning for pre k through twelfth grade and is used in 96 of the top 100 school districts in The United States. One hour of tutoring can cost more than an entire month of IXL. Receive an exclusive 20% discount on an IXL membership at ixl.com/npr. Support for this podcast and the following message come from Rivian, makers of the all electric three row r one s SUV and the always capable r one t pickup. With impressive range, storage for any expedition, and technology that feels like second nature, Rivian vehicles are designed for those who seek to explore the planet and preserve it for generations to come. Learn more or schedule a demo drive at rivian.com. First up today, president Trump says he expects to successfully end the war in Iran in the next two to three weeks. Yet two US planes went down over Iran yesterday, and there are other hints that much more fighting may be coming. We're joined by NPR national security correspondent, Greg Myrie. Greg, thanks for being with us. Hi, Scott. And let's please begin with those two US planes. What happened? Yeah. Scott, until yesterday, Iran had not shot down a single American warplane despite five weeks of heavy US bombing. We're talking thousands of missions. Well, two were hit on Friday. First, an f 15, which is a very good fighter jet, was struck by Iranian fire in Western Iran, and this set off an urgent rescue operation by US forces for the two crew …