Reopening the Strait of Hormuz & Saving Downed Pilots

Two retired U.S. admirals discuss the military challenges of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been throttled by Iran. The conversation explores the use of mines, drones, missiles, and potential air strikes, including a hypothetical Marine raid on Kharg Island. They also analyze the recent rescue of a downed U.S. pilot over Iran, offering insights into how such operations unfold. The discussion concludes with lessons the U.S. Navy should learn from this type of conflict for future fleet design.