Negotiations With Iran, Trump On Deal With Iran, ICE Impact On Airport Lines

Iran denied any direct talks with the Trump administration as both sides continue attacks. But an Egyptian official tells NPR that messages to negotiate a ceasefire are being sent to Iran through back channels. I mean, Martinez, that's Michelle Martin, and this is Up First from NPR News. President Trump backed off his threat to attack Iran's power plants and says a deal is likely. We're doing a five day period. We'll see how that goes. And if it goes well, we're gonna end up with, settling this. Otherwise, we just keep bombing our little hearts out. What's at stake if there's no deal? And immigration enforcement agents are now in about a dozen airports across the country. Travelers in Atlanta's airport are still waiting in line for hours. So what's ICE actually doing to solve the problem? Stay with us. We'll give you news you need to start your day. This message comes from NPR sponsor Charles Schwab with its original podcast On Investing. Each week, you'll get thoughtful, in-depth analysis of both the stock and the bond markets. Listen today and subscribe at schwab.com/oninvesting or wherever you get your podcasts. This message comes from BetterHelp. Summer can feel like a sprint, kids home, trips to plan, routines flipped upside down. It's easy to slip into survival mode just trying to get through it. Then suddenly, it's over. And you're wishing you enjoyed the days just a little bit more. Therapy can help you slow down and actually be present for the moments that matter. With BetterHelp, you can connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere on your schedule. Don't just survive the summer. Thrive. Visit betterhelp.com/npr. This message comes from MidiHealth, a virtual care platform for women in perimenopause and menopause. Chief medical officer, doctor Kathleen Jordan, shares the wide range of symptoms they work to address for women in midlife. There's dry eyes, dry hair, dry skin, there's dry mouth, trouble sleeping, panic and anxiety attacks. When we ask patients about common symptoms, on average, they report six. MidiHealth, committed to helping women in midlife with perimenopause and menopause care, accessible via telehealth visits at joinmidi.com. The US and Israel have been bombing Iran for nearly a month, but president Trump now says there are constructive and in-depth conversations underway with the Iranians. He said this as he backed away from a forty eight hour deadline he'd given Iran to open the Strait Of Hormuz to hundreds of oil tankers and ships. Trump says The US is holding off on his deadline until the end of the week. Here he is talking to reporters on Monday. We're doing a five day period. We'll see how that goes. And if it goes well, we're gonna end up with, settling this. Otherwise, we just keep bombing our little hearts out. NPR international correspondent, Eyah Bertrauw, is here to give us the latest information. She's in Dubai. Good morning, Eyah. Good morning, Michelle. So, Eyah, Iran is pushing back on …