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The war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza directly impacts many Minnesotans. And while MPR News does not have journalists stationed in the region, we do have a responsibility to our audiences to report on how this ongoing conflict affects people here. Our goal is to provide MPR News audiences with a variety of perspectives, context and factual information. We are committed to using language that is as precise as possible.

As you will see here, the majority of the coverage on our air and our website is provided by our national and international news partners, NPR and the BBC. The language and terminology used to describe the conflict are changing. If you have questions or concerns about our coverage please reach out to us.

U.S. military names six killed in plane crash as Iran war enters third week

U.S. military names six killed in plane crash as Iran war enters third week

The conflict in the Middle East has entered a third week, with Israel announcing a barrage of new strikes on western Iran on Sunday, while the U.S. defense department released the names of six service members who died when their military refueling aircraft crashed.
by NPR Staff

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New footage raises likelihood the U.S. struck an Iranian school where a blast killed at least 165

New footage raises likelihood the U.S. struck an Iranian school where a blast killed at least 165

The investigative group Bellingcat says newly released video “appears to contradict” U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran was responsible for an explosion at an Iranian school that killed over 165 people.
by The Associated Press

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Energy prices soar to levels not seen in years; cost of gas rising in Minnesota and across the U.S.

Energy prices soar to levels not seen in years; cost of gas rising in Minnesota and across the U.S.

Oil prices have spiked near $120 a barrel as the Iran war disrupts oil production and shipping in the Middle East. Gas prices continued to climb over the weekend in Minnesota and across the U.S.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Israel hits Iran's oil depots as clerics say consensus reached on Ayatollah successor

Israel hits Iran's oil depots as clerics say consensus reached on Ayatollah successor

Israel targeted Iran's oil facilities for the first time early Sunday, with videos showing huge flames lighting up the sky, while Iranian state media reported officials were close to announcing a successor for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
by NPR Staff

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