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Iran effectively closes Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Israel strikes continue

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Israel continue airstrikes in the country, triggering what's being described as the "largest oil disruption in history."

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Greg Myre is a national security correspondent with a focus on the intelligence community, a position that follows his many years as a foreign correspondent covering conflicts around the globe.
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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.