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Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Friday, June 12th

The latest on the US and Israel's war on Iran as President Trump halts bombing campaign saying a peace deal is close, Israel's attacks on Lebanon and Gaza, Indian government summons a senior US diplomat to New Delhi to demand an explanation for a US ship attack that killed 3.

From the newsroom of WBAI 99.5FM in New York City, Pacifica Headlines provides a 5-minute rundown of the most important stories from around the world. Priority is given to subjects that may be underreported in mainstream news coverage.

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2026Talks - June 12, 2026

Trump again touts a deal with Iran, and again pulls back from strikes. The House fails to re-authorize a national security program and online hate and violent threats against lawmakers continues to grow.

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