Janine Herbst

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Fears of a global energy crisis are growing as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran continues.

More U.S.-Israeli strikes hit Tehran today.

Israel again bombarded Lebanon.

And an Iranian drone strike temporarily shut down Dubai's airport, which is a crucial global travel hub.

And the attack underscored the threats to the world economy.

Since the war started more than two weeks ago, Tehran has effectively stopped shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and that's dramatically increased the price of oil.

President Trump says he's asked roughly half a dozen other countries to send warships to reopen the Strait to oil traffic.

So far, none has committed.

But despite his repeated requests, today he says the U.S.

doesn't need them.

Iran's foreign minister says the strait is open to all ships except U.S.

and Israeli vessels.

As Israel wages war in Iran, it's also expanding its campaign in Lebanon.

Israel's military says it's launched a new ground incursion into southern Lebanon to fight Hezbollah as it prepares for possible ceasefire talks with Lebanon.

Empire's Daniel Estrin has more from Tel Aviv.

The federal judge has blocked key parts of the Trump administration's controversial changes to federal vaccine policies.

NPR's Rob Stein reports.

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