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Iran War: Podcast dissects failed US Strait of Hormuz operation

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan joined a podcast to discuss recent military operations in the Strait of Hormuz involving Iran. The discussion focused on a "love tap" US operation that aimed to erode Iran's leverage by escorting commercial shipping, which ultimately failed to gain credibility with shipping companies. The operation was further constrained by Saudi Arabia's refusal of basing and overflight rights, limiting US air power. Shanahan also touched on the intact state of Iran's missile force and the potential for electronic warfare. AI

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Iran War: Podcast dissects failed US Strait of Hormuz operation

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  1. ChinaTalk TIER_1 (SO) · Jordan Schneider ·

    WarTalk: Iran War with Jack Shanahan

    'Love Tap' edition