Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — March 12
Mar 12, 2026
Richard Engel, NBC foreign correspondent with deep Middle East experience, and Tom Winter, national law enforcement and intelligence reporter, discuss a synagogue vehicle attack and an Old Dominion shooting tied to an ISIS conviction. They cover heightened law enforcement responses, Iran-related shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, growing Hezbollah involvement, and global oil market reactions.
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Old Dominion Shooter Had Prior ISIS Conviction
- Old Dominion shooter identified as Mohamed Baylor Jalloh, convicted in 2016 for providing material support to ISIS and released from custody in 2024.
- He specifically targeted an ROTC class, killing one and injuring two before being overcome by classmates or ROTC members.
Rehearse Security Drills And Coordinate With Police
- Religious institutions should maintain and rehearse security protocols and coordinate with local law enforcement to mitigate risk during heightened global tensions.
- Temple Israel's on-site security, trained staff, and law enforcement presence were credited with keeping children and congregants safe today.
Iran Conflict Causing Historic Oil Supply Shock
- The Iran war has triggered the largest global oil supply disruption in history with Strait of Hormuz transit severely reduced and crude around $96–$100 a barrel.
- Iran has struck fuel infrastructure and tankers across the region, prompting coordinated reserve releases and talk of naval escorts.