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Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. Use Military Force to Open the Strait of Hormuz?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: If necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz, should the U.S. use military force? Michael unpacks a rapidly escalating geopolitical crisis as a fragile ceasefire appears to unravel and tensions spike across the Middle East. With Iran, Israel, and the U.S. trading accusations—and the critical Strait of Hormuz potentially closed—what’s at stake for global oil supply and international law? Featuring insights from Admiral James Stavridis, this episode breaks down why the strait matters, what “freedom of navigation” really means, and whether military action…

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