James G. Stavridis
US Navy admiral
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Iran is overplaying its hand and it appears the hardliners are in control. The likelihood of a deal in the immediate term is declining,
- Stavridis posted on X SundayCNNcnn.com/2026/08…
Given today’s drone swarms, stealthy submarines, hypersonic missiles, advanced torpedoes and offensive cyberweapons, putting lots of eggs in a handful of big baskets doesn’t make much sense,
- Stavridis wroteCNNcnn.com/2026/08…
We are bringing a knife to a knife fight, but we’ve got a gun,
- Stavridis saidCNNcnn.com/2026/07…
I don't think any of those are good options, but the degree to which he can put real pressure on the Iranian economy is going to be the key here,
- Stavridis addedNewsweeknewsweek.com/former/nato…
It is difficult to make the case that this war achieved any significant positive result for the United States,
- retired U.S. Navy admiral and former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, James Stavridis, told NewsweekNewsweeknewsweek.com/wikipedia/lists…
If these reports are accurate, this is what you want your intelligence agencies to do,
- Stavridis, a former NATO supreme allied commander, said on CNN WednesdayCNNcnn.com/2026/05…
Earlier
Iran sets tough terms to reopen Strait of Hormuz
France 24france24.com/en/iran…The Strait of Hormuz is, by some accounts, named for a Zoroastrian deity destined to emerge victorious after a 9,000-year standoff with an adversary
The Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/world/2026080…Trump’s ‘Golden Fleet’ of battleships could cost $455B, blowing past original estimates
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Each of the 15 nuclear-powered surface combatants will cost more than $18 billion, putting them in the range of the Navy’s Ford-class supercarriers, to date the most expensive naval vessels ever built
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…Iran talks in doubts as Trump says ceasefire 'over'
France 24france24.com/en/video…Trump refrained from repeating Iran truce ‘over’ in meeting with Nato leaders
Financial Timesft.com/content/c401efbf…US strikes on Iran 'absolutely necessary': Nato's Rutte
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/mena…Speaking ahead of a summit of leaders in Ankara, Nato secretary general Mark Rutte defended the attacks on dozens of Iranian small boats, as Iranian media reported strikes on Kharg Island, Qeshm Island, and in the port cities of Sirik and Bandar Abbas
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran — but experts say true total may never be known
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…But the human and economic toll mounted rapidly, with consequences far beyond the region
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/06…New poll reveals where Americans stand amid Trump agreement with Iran
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/new…His comments come as the Trump administration seeks to build on a recently announced ceasefire framework and move toward broader negotiations with Tehran
Newsweeknewsweek.com/barack/obama…Sour grapes: Obama has no room to talk about Trump’s Iran deal
The Hillthehill.com/opinion/national…In an interview with NBC's Today that aired Friday, Obama welcomed the halt in fighting but questioned whether the war ultimately achieved enough to justify its costs
Newsweeknewsweek.com/barack/obama…Trump: I'm not going to be much more patient with Iran
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/42…One of the Trump administration’s key talking points on the Iran war is that the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities were devastated in US-Israeli bombing campaigns before the ceasefire began in April
CNNcnn.com/2026/05…Ex-counterterror chief Joe Kent says Trump was 'poised' to make better Iran deal than Obama-era JCPOA
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/ex…One of the Trump administration’s key talking points on the Iran war is that the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities were devastated in US-Israeli bombing campaigns before the ceasefire began in April
CNNcnn.com/2026/05…Iran War Gives Xi The Chance to Rekindle Gas Sales With Trump
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…Iran plans to double its income through the vital shipping route as global oil and gas supplies remain upended
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…President Obama on Iran: ‘We pulled it off without firing a missile’
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/administr…Iran plans to double its income through the vital shipping route as global oil and gas supplies remain upended
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Former NATO commander: ‘Nonsense’ for Iran to say Strait of Hormuz is open
The Hillthehill.com/policy/internation…As ceasefire with Iran takes effect, host Lazar Berman sits with a leading US military expert to discuss what the joint campaign achieved, and how questions of victory should be approached
The Times Of Israeltimesofisrael.com/john/spencer…Former NATO commander on Iran rejecting ceasefire proposal: ‘They still have cards to play’
The Hillthehill.com/policy/internation…Lindsey Graham Faces GOP Fury—‘Needs To Be Removed From the Situation Room'
Newsweeknewsweek.com/lindsey/graham…Graham’s recall of the World War 2 battle between the US and Japan is part of growing talk within the American political sphere of using the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), centered around the warship USS Tripoli, to seize and occupy Kharg Island at the northern corner of the Persian Gulf
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Tech company refuses Pentagon demands on unrestricted use of its AI
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/tech…The dispute, which was months in the making, erupted into public view as Pentagon officials gave Anthropic until 5:01pm Eastern Time on Friday, (IST 3:31am, Saturday) to drop restrictions on its Claude AI model
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Four tankers that had left Venezuela in 'dark mode' are back in its waters
Reutersreuters.com/world/americas…A flotilla of about a dozen loaded vessels and at least three other empty ships left Venezuelan waters last month in apparent defiance of an embargo imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump since mid-December, which has dragged down the country's oil exports to minimum
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Trump's Greenland threats put transatlantic alliance on death watch
Axiosaxios.com/2026/01…President Donald Trump has shown renewed interest in recent days in acquiring the Danish territory, spurring a statement of support for Denmark from European leaders earlier Tuesday
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