Retired vice admiral on Iran standoff: Trump has ‘time on his hands’

Retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward provides expert analysis on the Iran standoff. He suggests President Donald Trump has time on his side and is leveraging the blockade and sanctions to pressure Iran.

Retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward, former CENTCOM deputy commander, provides analysis on the Iran standoff, asserting President Donald Trump controls the narrative and has time to leverage sanctions against Iran. Harward suggests the strategy is forcing Iranian capitulation, not just negotiations. He highlights the regime’s internal discord and the global economic pressure on Iran, including the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage.