Topic: Us Coast Guard

Russia's Ministry of Transportation demanded the return of citizens from seized oil tankers, warning that U.S. actions could lead to a critical crisis in international relations. Former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Fedorov stated that an attack on a Russian-flagged vessel would be considered an attack on Russia itself. The U.S. Coast Guard currently holds the vessels, which are reportedly being moved toward British waters.

Pentagon correspondent Barbara Starr reported on Iranian speedboats harassing U.S. vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The hosts question why a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, is operating in the Persian Gulf. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's "red lines" regarding Iranian nuclear development and the blocking of the straits are analyzed as potential precursors to conflict.