About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing war with Iran and the implications of a new power struggle over the Strait of Hormuz, highlighted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statements.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was front and center at the White House briefing room today where he underscored a new phase of the war with Iran. This as we are seeing a new power struggle over the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jake Tapper

Topics covered

• war
• Iran
• Strait of Hormuz
• politics
• U.S. government
• foreign relations

Keywords

• Iran
• Marco Rubio
• Strait of Hormuz
• war
• politics
• U.S. government

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: White House

Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz

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