Topic: Naval Blockade

Experts from the Rand Corporation and CNBC discuss the technical challenges of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including the potential need for mine clearing. While narrow corridors could open in days, full commercial traffic may take weeks to normalize. Meanwhile, gasoline prices in Texas have dropped to $4.20, though California prices remain significantly higher due to state-specific regulations and taxes.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Indian Foreign Minister Subramanyam Jaishankar that any violation of the U.S. blockade on Iran would not be tolerated. This tension follows an American strike on a merchant vessel that resulted in the deaths of three Indian seafarers.

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.