Topic: Naval Blockade

The Trump administration is defending its military actions in Iran by classifying them as a "military operation" rather than a formal war to avoid the 60-day deadline of the War Powers Resolution. Attorney Todd Blanche argued that the ongoing ceasefire paused the legal clock, despite criticism from Senator Susan Collins and other lawmakers. The administration maintains that the naval blockade of Iranian ports does not constitute an act of war requiring congressional approval.

The Israeli Navy intercepted an international flotilla attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza. Among those detained was climate activist Greta Thunberg, whose involvement is criticized by the hosts as a "bad op" and a publicity stunt.