The nuclear program, I think, is still to be determined. Imagine this regime, even under the Obama nuclear deal, a regime that, starting this year, the restrictions on the nuclear program, would begin to sunset. Iran would emerge with an industrial-size nuclear program. This regime threatening the Strait of Hormuz, threatening the Gulf allies, threatening U.S. bases, U.S. embassies, Israel and the U.S. homeland. - Yeah, I make the point, Ross, only to say that the battle of Hormuz was a battle that was inevitable.

Source: International New York Times March 27, 2026 20:56 UTC