Tensions ramp up around the world after Israel hits back against Iran

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Published April 19, 2024 at 5:10 AM EDT

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ali Vaez, director of the International Crisis Group's Iran Project, about the global and regional impact of Israel and Iran's attacks on each other.

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