Taking over Kharg Island

The clearest and most straightforward condition in the performance-based deal with Iran was a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with no tolls. Freedom of navigation is a long-standing international principle. So, the Iranians have been firing on ships and firing on Gulf states. And firing on American military bases. Thereby violating the so-called ceasefire and violating the so-called MOU. So, President Trump’s patience has run out.

With Mike Sarraille, Rebeccah Heinrichs, Dan Brouillette, Joe Concha, Mark Simone, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Marc Sumerlin and Jim McLaughlin

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