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Former CENTCOM Commander Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie says the U.S. should consider seizing Iran’s Kharg Island “because possession of Iranian soil would be a significant factor in future negotiations with Iran.”

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WATCH: Former CENTCOM commander Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie and Iran policy analyst Karim Sadjadpour share their latest analysis of the ongoing war in Iran.

WATCH: Former CENTCOM commander Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie and Iran policy analyst Karim Sadjadpour share their latest analysis of the ongoing war in Iran.

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The U.S. military has the ability to open the Strait of Hormuz “should we choose to do it,” former CENTCOM commander Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie says. He tells Ed O'Keefe the Strait can be opened with an air and naval campaign and the use of ground troops would be probably used in any raids of key infrastructure. “A raid is an attack with a planned withdrawal where you don't plan to stay. The one exception might be Kharg Island,” McKenzie says. “I think Kharg Island is a very lucrative target and I'm sure we're looking at it hard right now. I have no idea if we're going to go up there.”

The U.S. military has the ability to open the Strait of Hormuz “should we choose to do it,” former CENTCOM commander Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie says. He tells Ed O'Keefe the Strait can be opened with an air and naval campaign and the use of ground troops would be probably used in any raids of key infrastructure. “A raid is an attack with a planned withdrawal where you don't plan to stay. The one exception might be Kharg Island,” McKenzie says. “I think Kharg Island is a very lucrative target and I'm sure we're looking at it hard right now. I have no idea if we're going to go up there.”

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Following the unprovoked US attack on Iran, former CENTCOM commander Gen. Kenneth McKenzie tells CBS that Iran must “avoid a significant loss of American life,” as that “would push us up the escalatory ladder” He says, with 0 irony: “We want to save the Iranians from themselves”

Following the unprovoked US attack on Iran, former CENTCOM commander Gen. Kenneth McKenzie tells CBS that Iran must “avoid a significant loss of American life,” as that “would push us up the escalatory ladder” He says, with 0 irony: “We want to save the Iranians from themselves”

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The Iranian regime and its proxies do currently have the ability to inflict damage against U.S. targets in the Middle East but “do not have the ability to gain mass effects,” says former CENTCOM commander Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie. He says their ability to fire many dozens of rockets, missiles or drones has “been eroded steadily” since the U.S. and Israeli military campaign began, adding, “It's going to be increasingly harder for them to launch missiles and rockets.”

The Iranian regime and its proxies do currently have the ability to inflict damage against U.S. targets in the Middle East but “do not have the ability to gain mass effects,” says former CENTCOM commander Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie. He says their ability to fire many dozens of rockets, missiles or drones has “been eroded steadily” since the U.S. and Israeli military campaign began, adding, “It's going to be increasingly harder for them to launch missiles and rockets.”

Face The Nation

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Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie, former CENTCOM commander, explains why he thinks the Doha Agreement — the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan negotiated by the Trump administration, and later implemented under President Biden — was "one of the worst negotiating mistakes ever made by the U.S." He says the Doha Agreement was “the operational mechanism” that “destroyed the government of Afghanistan, because they saw we were eager to leave regardless of cost.”

Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie, former CENTCOM commander, explains why he thinks the Doha Agreement — the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan negotiated by the Trump administration, and later implemented under President Biden — was "one of the worst negotiating mistakes ever made by the U.S." He says the Doha Agreement was “the operational mechanism” that “destroyed the government of Afghanistan, because they saw we were eager to leave regardless of cost.”

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🚨🇮🇷 🇺🇸 IRAN IS EXTREMELY HARD TO BEAT IN NEGOTIATIONS General McKenzie, former head of U.S. CENTCOM, says Iran rarely loses at the negotiating table. He says even after pressure, they remain highly skilled at securing favorable terms.

🚨🇮🇷 🇺🇸 IRAN IS EXTREMELY HARD TO BEAT IN NEGOTIATIONS General McKenzie, former head of U.S. CENTCOM, says Iran rarely loses at the negotiating table. He says even after pressure, they remain highly skilled at securing favorable terms.

Mario Nawfal

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Trump is weighing seizing Iran’s Kharg Island—how would that even work? Former U.S. Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik says it’s a logistical nightmare. Right off Iran’s coast, swarming with drones, and far from any secure supply line. “An army marches on its stomach”—and there, U.S. troops would STARVE. Trying to take it would be a suicide mission. Full breakdown on The Sanchez Effect.

Trump is weighing seizing Iran’s Kharg Island—how would that even work? Former U.S. Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik says it’s a logistical nightmare. Right off Iran’s coast, swarming with drones, and far from any secure supply line. “An army marches on its stomach”—and there, U.S. troops would STARVE. Trying to take it would be a suicide mission. Full breakdown on The Sanchez Effect.

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🚨🇺🇸 THE BATTLE FOR KHARG ISLAND Larry Johnson, former CIA analyst, analyzes potential U.S ground operations aimed at seizing Iran’s oil infrastructure. Taking control of Kharg Island would be a move to cut off Iranian oil shipments, per Larry. However, he argues that holding such a port would require an impossible 100,000 troops. Larry claims these mission plans are being advertised so openly that operational security is gone.

🚨🇺🇸 THE BATTLE FOR KHARG ISLAND Larry Johnson, former CIA analyst, analyzes potential U.S ground operations aimed at seizing Iran’s oil infrastructure. Taking control of Kharg Island would be a move to cut off Iranian oil shipments, per Larry. However, he argues that holding such a port would require an impossible 100,000 troops. Larry claims these mission plans are being advertised so openly that operational security is gone.

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Gen. Frank McKenzie (ret.): "If you're at Central Command, you've got to be reasonably satisfied with where you are right now. In fact, when I was the CENTCOM Commander, if you had given me this situation at +30 days, I would have rejected it as being too optimistic by far."

Gen. Frank McKenzie (ret.): "If you're at Central Command, you've got to be reasonably satisfied with where you are right now. In fact, when I was the CENTCOM Commander, if you had given me this situation at +30 days, I would have rejected it as being too optimistic by far."

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Gen. Frank McKenzie (ret.): "If you're at Central Command, you've got to be reasonably satisfied with where you are right now. In fact, when I was the CENTCOM Commander, if you had given me this situation at +30 days, I would have rejected it as being too optimistic by far."

Gen. Frank McKenzie (ret.): "If you're at Central Command, you've got to be reasonably satisfied with where you are right now. In fact, when I was the CENTCOM Commander, if you had given me this situation at +30 days, I would have rejected it as being too optimistic by far."

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Former CENTCOM commander Gen. Frank McKenzie says the U.S. military can call the operation in Iran a success when “the Strait of Hormuz is open” and they “get some kind of deal on the ballistic missile program.” “But, I think there're very discreet things that, for me, at least from an operational military perspective, would look like victory,” he says. “I believe all of those things are actually within our grasp. We just need to continue. Iran will ultimately respond to the use of force.”

Former CENTCOM commander Gen. Frank McKenzie says the U.S. military can call the operation in Iran a success when “the Strait of Hormuz is open” and they “get some kind of deal on the ballistic missile program.” “But, I think there're very discreet things that, for me, at least from an operational military perspective, would look like victory,” he says. “I believe all of those things are actually within our grasp. We just need to continue. Iran will ultimately respond to the use of force.”

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🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 THE FORBIDDEN TARGET: WHY THE U.S. HASN’T BOMBED IRAN’S OIL Kharg Island controls 90% of Iran’s oil refining, yet it remains untouched by U.S. airstrikes. The military reality, Matt Tardio says, is that seizing the island would turn U.S. Marines into "sitting ducks" for Iranian artillery and drones. Trump’s hesitation isn’t just about avoiding a price spike; it’s about the logistical nightmare of a "boots on the ground" invasion so close to the Iranian mainland. Counter-proliferation raids might be the scalpel, but a full-scale seizure is a sledgehammer the U.S. isn't ready to swing. Matt Tardio

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Former Iranian ambassador says the quiet part out loud: Without Iran’s cooperation with the U.S, there would be no Shia rule in Iraq and no fall of the Taliban in 2001

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NEW: Kharg Island. The Strait of Hormuz. Iranian retaliation. A growing blockade. Bill Hemmer breaks down the entire picture, explaining why the fight over Kharg Island isn't just about territory — it's about the economic lifeline of Iran. “The reason why this is so significant is because if you take control of Kharg Island, you will take control yet again of the economy of Iran… But if you take Kharg Island, you have to control it. And that means you put U.S. men and women in danger of taking fire on behalf of Iran.” | America's Newsroom

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Fox News

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When asked what comes next following the strikes on Iran, former CENTCOM commander Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie tells Margaret Brennan that “the American people should be prepared for several more days of exchanges of long-range rockets” and that “we’re still in the early stages of this campaign.” “I think we're probably going to have more casualties before this is over. I hope we can minimize those, and I know our commanders in the region are doing everything they can to keep those numbers down,” he says.

When asked what comes next following the strikes on Iran, former CENTCOM commander Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie tells Margaret Brennan that “the American people should be prepared for several more days of exchanges of long-range rockets” and that “we’re still in the early stages of this campaign.” “I think we're probably going to have more casualties before this is over. I hope we can minimize those, and I know our commanders in the region are doing everything they can to keep those numbers down,” he says.

Face The Nation

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JUST IN🇮🇷❌🇺🇸🔥 Israeli IDF failed to invade Iran, and US sending up to 2,500+ US marines to CENTCOM to launch first ground offensive inside Iran. 🚨The U.S. CENTCOM preparing for a landing on one of Iran’s strategic islands or even on Iranian soil.

JUST IN🇮🇷❌🇺🇸🔥 Israeli IDF failed to invade Iran, and US sending up to 2,500+ US marines to CENTCOM to launch first ground offensive inside Iran. 🚨The U.S. CENTCOM preparing for a landing on one of Iran’s strategic islands or even on Iranian soil.

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🚨🇮🇷🇺🇸 IRAN FEARS TRUMP MORE THAN ANY OTHER U.S. PRESIDENT General Kenneth McKenzie, former head of U.S. Central Command, says past actions created lasting deterrence. He says that fear gives the U.S. leverage in negotiations.

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