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Retired generals break down Iran war strategy after week 7
April 18, 2026
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Iran announced that it had reopened the Strait of Hormuz and later shut it down again, blaming the US for "breaches of trust" during the ongoing ceasefire. The move may threaten momentum toward a peace deal between the two countries. President Donald Trump said negotiations were still progressing. Meanwhile, Trump announced a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Here's a roundup of retired US military analyzing the seventh week of the Iran war. 0:00 Vice Adm. Kevin Donegan (Ret.) on Iran closing the Strait again and Iran's uranium 5:04 Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson (Ret.) on what she's watching for in the Strait of Hormuz and how the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is working 7:37 Gen. David Petraeus (Ret.) on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and prospects of an eventual deal 11:34 Gen. Wesley Clark (Ret.) on reopening the Strait of Hormuz 14:23 Gen. Stanley McChrystal (Ret.) on who holds the advantage and how talks may affect US allies in the Gulf 19:04 Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré (Ret.) on Iran's nuclear holdings, the strait blockade, and the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire 23:48 Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack (Ret.) on Sec. Hegseth's warning to Iran's military 25:33 Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt (Ret.) on Iran's military capabilities in the Gulf 27:00 Lt. Gen. S. Clinton Hinote (Ret.) on the effects of the Strait of Hormuz blockade Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #IranWar #Trump #News
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