Iran Crisis, SPLC Probe, and Party Fractures | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Iran’s deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz has passed, escalating tensions as Tehran demands U.S. behavioral changes and compensation for war damages—while Washington responds with port blockades. Armstrong Williams urges continued diplomacy but warns Iran must face consequences through economic pressure, naval protection of shipping lanes, and military deterrence if threats persist. He also weighs in on the SPLC legal controversy, calling for accountability in watchdog organizations regardless of political bias, and highlights Democratic fractures, particularly Rashida Tlaib’s…