'The solution is not military': Former US Marine colonel on the Strait Hormuz conundrum

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Is Donald Trump marching into a trap?

As the US-Iran war reignites over the struggle to control the Strait of Hormuz, leaked reports suggest Washington is again considering an amphibious ground offensive to seize Kharg Island - Iran’s primary oil export hub - or some other coastal territory.

In part two of today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant speaks to former US Marine Colonel Andy Milburn about why that would be a terrible idea.

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Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Andy Milburn, former US Marine colonel @andymilburn8

WATCH PART ONE ON TRUMP EXPANDING US STRIKES TO NORTHERN IRAN: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk

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