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U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff
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U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff

NPR News · Jun 11, 2026, 11:09 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events.

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