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U.S. strikes key Iranian port, escalating fight over the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. struck bridges and a tower at a key Iranian port after Trump warned of attacks to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continued retaliatory strikes.

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Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.
Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering race and identity. Starting in February 2022, she will be one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.