Meet the Iranian hard-liner shaping the peace deal with the U.S.

The U.S. and Iran appear to be nearing a framework for a deal. Axios reports that the agreement would extend the ceasefire and kick off negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.

Big questions remain about who is leading negotiations from the Iran side. Jon Gambrell of the Associated Press joins to discuss an influential voice on the rise in Tehran.

Summer-travel season has begun, but this year’s is going to be pricier than most. On this week’s Apple News In Conversation, USA Today’s Zach Wichter explains how to navigate air travel in an era of high prices.

Plus, the Supreme Court threw out the conviction of a man facing execution, an intense heat wave in Europe is affecting the French Open, and how a football coach is redefining remote work.

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.