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From the relentless targeting of Iranian leadership to the potential for a U.S. Marine-led operation at Kharg Island... My latest analysis with John Berman on CNN

From the relentless targeting of Iranian leadership to the potential for a U.S. Marine-led operation at Kharg Island... My latest analysis with John Berman on CNN

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

213,129 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

When your only tool is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. My take on CNN this morning with Michael Smerconish : it's time to expand the target menu against Iran

When your only tool is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. My take on CNN this morning with Michael Smerconish : it's time to expand the target menu against Iran

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

51,734 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

On CNN with Fareed Zakaria this morning discussing President Trump's plan to blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This is not a trivial move on the chessboard. It requires enormous naval power, and Iran has real options to fight back. Here's what I told Fareed:

On CNN with Fareed Zakaria this morning discussing President Trump's plan to blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This is not a trivial move on the chessboard. It requires enormous naval power, and Iran has real options to fight back. Here's what I told Fareed:

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

152,556 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

Is the Middle East conflict opening a new Western front? I joined Brianna Keilar on CNN to discuss the widening strikes, Iranian threats against EU/NATO partners, and the imperative of protecting international waterways.

Is the Middle East conflict opening a new Western front? I joined Brianna Keilar on CNN to discuss the widening strikes, Iranian threats against EU/NATO partners, and the imperative of protecting international waterways.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

26,640 Aufrufe • vor 29 Tagen

On State of the Union with Jake Tapper 🦅 discussing Iran and possible paths forward.

On State of the Union with Jake Tapper 🦅 discussing Iran and possible paths forward.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

26,070 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

The President has 3 options on Iran right now as I discussed with Anderson Cooper and former Rep Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 tonight. Walk away, go massive, or ramp up pressure on Iran's economy -- the least bad path.

The President has 3 options on Iran right now as I discussed with Anderson Cooper and former Rep Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 tonight. Walk away, go massive, or ramp up pressure on Iran's economy -- the least bad path.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

26,898 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Joined Wolf Blitzer on CNN this morning to break down the volatile situation with Iran. While the current 'tit-for-tat' dynamic is worrisome, both sides still have massive incentives to get back to the table.

Joined Wolf Blitzer on CNN this morning to break down the volatile situation with Iran. While the current 'tit-for-tat' dynamic is worrisome, both sides still have massive incentives to get back to the table.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

22,110 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Buckle up for a few tense weeks ahead in the Middle East. I spoke with Wolf Blitzer on CNN about why the 60-day ceasefire left too much unfinished business—including enriched uranium and Hezbollah—and what it will take to get both sides back in the box.

Buckle up for a few tense weeks ahead in the Middle East. I spoke with Wolf Blitzer on CNN about why the 60-day ceasefire left too much unfinished business—including enriched uranium and Hezbollah—and what it will take to get both sides back in the box.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

23,671 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Excellent on-the-ground reporting from Frederik Pleitgen in Tehran today. The Iranian regime thinks its pain tolerance is higher than the West's—especially after crushing their own protesters. My full discussion with Fred and Jim Sciutto on the narrow set of options for the U.S.

Excellent on-the-ground reporting from Frederik Pleitgen in Tehran today. The Iranian regime thinks its pain tolerance is higher than the West's—especially after crushing their own protesters. My full discussion with Fred and Jim Sciutto on the narrow set of options for the U.S.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

19,401 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Joined Wolf Blitzer on CNN this morning with David Sanger and @besty_Klein to discuss potential U.S. military escalation with Iran. Airstrikes alone have clear limits—and the military options remaining are far from simple.

Joined Wolf Blitzer on CNN this morning with David Sanger and @besty_Klein to discuss potential U.S. military escalation with Iran. Airstrikes alone have clear limits—and the military options remaining are far from simple.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

12,808 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

I joined John Berman on CNN this morning to discuss the jitters in the global market and what the U.S. might do to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

I joined John Berman on CNN this morning to discuss the jitters in the global market and what the U.S. might do to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

42,630 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open isn’t as simple as drawing lines on a map. It takes real capacity—guided missile destroyers, mine-sweepers, and international cooperation. Caught up with John Berman on CNN to discuss the 'tale of two blockades' and the road ahead for NATO

Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open isn’t as simple as drawing lines on a map. It takes real capacity—guided missile destroyers, mine-sweepers, and international cooperation. Caught up with John Berman on CNN to discuss the 'tale of two blockades' and the road ahead for NATO

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

30,047 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

The CIA says Iran still has 70-75% of its missiles. We've expended 45% of our precision strike inventory. That's two depleted powers waiting for the other to blink. I broke down Trump's three options with Michael Smerconish on CNN this morning — and we discussed my new novel 2084, publishing Tuesday, where today's headlines become tomorrow's history.

The CIA says Iran still has 70-75% of its missiles. We've expended 45% of our precision strike inventory. That's two depleted powers waiting for the other to blink. I broke down Trump's three options with Michael Smerconish on CNN this morning — and we discussed my new novel 2084, publishing Tuesday, where today's headlines become tomorrow's history.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

28,763 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

I joined Wolf Blitzer on @cnn to discuss latest news out of the Gulf including Iran's seizure of vessels in the Strait and the pause in the talks. My take? Both sides are posturing publicly, but the real work is happening offstage.

I joined Wolf Blitzer on @cnn to discuss latest news out of the Gulf including Iran's seizure of vessels in the Strait and the pause in the talks. My take? Both sides are posturing publicly, but the real work is happening offstage.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

31,234 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

Today's B-52 crash at Edwards AFB is a tragic reminder of the dangers our military personnel face daily. Spoke with CNN this afternoon about the historic reliability of this platform and the ongoing emergency response. My prayers are with the crew and their families.

Today's B-52 crash at Edwards AFB is a tragic reminder of the dangers our military personnel face daily. Spoke with CNN this afternoon about the historic reliability of this platform and the ongoing emergency response. My prayers are with the crew and their families.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

19,523 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

Success on the 'nuts and bolts' of the target set is one thing—securing enriched uranium and reopening global shipping lanes is another. My take from this morning’s CNN appearance on where the mission in Iran stands and what objectives still remain out of reach.

Success on the 'nuts and bolts' of the target set is one thing—securing enriched uranium and reopening global shipping lanes is another. My take from this morning’s CNN appearance on where the mission in Iran stands and what objectives still remain out of reach.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

31,905 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

$A fractured NATO only benefits our adversaries. This afternoon on CNN, I shared my perspective with Brianna Keilar Brianna Keilar on why maintaining a strong U.S. presence in Europe is critical, and why a possible F-35 deal with Turkey would require a strict technical firewall.$

A fractured NATO only benefits our adversaries. This afternoon on CNN, I shared my perspective with Brianna Keilar Brianna Keilar on why maintaining a strong U.S. presence in Europe is critical, and why a possible F-35 deal with Turkey would require a strict technical firewall.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

13,692 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Job one: Shut down Iran. Job two: Open the Strait for everyone else. Discussed the new blockade with @JessicaDean on CNN today. We also touched on the ‘win’ for Ukraine and the EU as Viktor Orbán is unseated in Hungary—a major moment for the power of the ballot box.

Job one: Shut down Iran. Job two: Open the Strait for everyone else. Discussed the new blockade with @JessicaDean on CNN today. We also touched on the ‘win’ for Ukraine and the EU as Viktor Orbán is unseated in Hungary—a major moment for the power of the ballot box.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

28,207 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

We need to stop yelling at our European allies and start working with them. From mine-sweeping to maritime security, NATO has the technical expertise to help stabilize the Strait of Hormuz. Joined Jessica Dean on CNN to break down the current blockade and how we get back to the negotiating table.

We need to stop yelling at our European allies and start working with them. From mine-sweeping to maritime security, NATO has the technical expertise to help stabilize the Strait of Hormuz. Joined Jessica Dean on CNN to break down the current blockade and how we get back to the negotiating table.

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

26,008 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten