"U.S. Has No Real Strategy" — Retired General on Iran Strikes in the Gulf | NewsNation

A retired U.S. Army general says the United States entered the conflict with Iran without a clear strategy and is now paying the price. On NewsNation, Brigadier General David McGinnis, USA (Ret.), a member of National Security Leaders for America, argued there is no coherent plan to actually pressure Iran. He identified three key levers the U.S. has left largely untouched: the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran's fossil fuel economy, and the Strait of Hormuz. Without pressure on those fronts, he warned, Iran has been able to leverage its Gulf neighbors into staying on the sidelines. Gen. McGinnis recommended a firm but measured response, threatening Iran's oil infrastructure, moving to open the Strait of Hormuz, and potentially occupying Karg Island, forcing Iran to either back down or reveal its hand militarily. He also raised concern that the White House is only now calling advisors into the Situation Room to discuss options, questioning what strategy was in place when the conflict began. #NewsNation #Iran #MiddleEast #Military #NationalSecurity