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NPR | By A Martínez,

Michel Martin

Published April 13, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT

President Trump says U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz, failed U.S.-Iran negotiations cause oil prices to surge, Hungary's Viktor Orbán loses reelection bid.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

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Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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