U.S. seeks NATO help with Strait of Hormuz. And, SCOTUS blocks vaccine changes

"Israel's defense minister says the military has killed two top Iranian commanders in a targeted strike. Iran did not immediately confirm the killings. Meanwhile, some of the U.S.' European allies have refused to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil passage blocked by Iran amid the conflict."

"The Lebanese government reports that 1 million people have now been displaced. Over the weekend, NPR's Hadeel Al-Shalchi visited a couple of Lebanese towns in Bekaa Valley, where evacuation orders have left streets empty and businesses shuttered. Al-Shalchi says many buildings, including homes and schools, lie in ruins from Israeli airstrikes."

"President Trump has said that NATO allies should help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But European countries firmly believe this isn't their war, reporter Teri Schultz tells Up First. The president didn't consult them before taking action, and then demanded to use European military bases in the Middle East."

Israel has escalated ground attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, with the defense minister claiming the military killed two top Iranian commanders in a targeted strike. The conflict has displaced approximately 1 million Lebanese people, with entire towns evacuated and infrastructure destroyed by airstrikes. Meanwhile, the U.S. seeks European military support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked. However, European NATO allies refuse to send warships, viewing the conflict as not their responsibility. European countries prioritize Russian threats and Ukraine's protection over Middle East involvement. President Trump previously demanded European military base access without prior consultation, creating diplomatic friction. NATO convenes in Brussels to address escalating Middle East tensions.

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