Tables Turned: Why the U.S. Needs Allies to Counter Iran's Hormuz Mine Play - William Spaniel

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Iran may be in the process of mining the Strait of Hormuz. Today, we look at the complicated strategic incentives of doing such, why it subtly increases U.S. bargaining power after the fact, and the direct costs to Iran. We then explore the options that the United States has to remove the mines, including a tricky situation involving NATO allies.

0:00 Is Iran Mining the Strait of Hormuz?
1:27 Who Controls the End of the War?
3:53 Strategic Problems with Hormuz Mining
6:23 U.S. Mine Mitigation Options
10:09 Post-Cold War Naval Investments
11:16 Relying on Allies
12:42 Will the U.S. Entrap Europe?