Dale Willman

But he says he's troubled by what seems to be a lack of U.S.

leadership for what happens after the bombing stops.

Key members of both parties of Congress, meanwhile, are demanding a quick vote on a war powers resolution that could restrain Trump's attack on Iran.

However, most Republicans disagree with that motion.

Following the strikes, Iran says it's closing the Strait of Hormuz.

That waterway is crucial to the world oil trade.

NPR's Jane Aref has more.

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China has called for the military strikes against Iran to stop immediately.

NPR's Jennifer Pak reports from Beijing.

Hundreds of thousands of travelers are stranded following the start of the fighting on Saturday.

Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain have all closed their airspace to commercial flights.

And that has led to the closure of key hub airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha.

More than 1,800 flights have also been canceled by major Middle Eastern airlines.

It's unclear how long the disruptions will last.

Oil traders are preparing for potentially major swings in prices when markets open this coming week.

On Friday, Brent crude closed at a seven-month high of $72.87 on fears of a war with Iran.

And now that fighting has begun, it's unclear what will happen with prices.

Analysts say prices could calm down, though, if shipping lanes remain open.

I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.