Event Brief
McKenzie says US can pressure Iran via Hormuz or Kharg
Filed: Jul 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie said the US could take control of the Strait of Hormuz or Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal to pressure Iran.
WHO: Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie
WHAT: McKenzie discussed US options to pressure Iran, including taking control of the Strait of Hormuz or Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal.
WHEN: Jul 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He said gaining concessions from Iran requires directly pressuring the regime in a way that is existential to it.
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