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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/israel-steps-up-bombing-in-lebanon-as-iran-keeps-stranglehold-on-shipping BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts on Monday, as the U.S. and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran's capital, Israel stepped up its campaign against Iran-backed militants in Lebanon and Iran retaliated with a drone strike that temporarily forced the closure of Dubai's airport, a crucial hub for travelers. Fears of a global energy crisis persisted, even as a small number of ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil is usually transported.
Published: March 16, 2026 5:47 pm
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