On the recordNovember 9, 2026
If there’s a clear and present threat to shipping or to our forces in the region, we have a right to defend ourselves.
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arkansasadvocate.comIf there’s a clear and present threat to shipping or to our forces in the region, we have a right to defend ourselves.
On U.S. military actions regarding Iran.
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We’ve actually encouraged our partners to join us in the effort of defending global shipping.
We don't need to conduct military strikes if we're achieving the same objective through economic means and economic pressure.
We think it’s in the interest of the world to protect shipping because the U.S. doesn’t get any oil from there.