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Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., on the latest round of strikes between the U.S. and Iran

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published May 8, 2026 at 5:49 AM CDT

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Is the U.S. moving closer to ending the war with Iran? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.