The Fox News Rundown Deadline For Iran To Open Strait Of Hormuz Ticks Down
Apr 7, 2026
Jay Collins, retired U.S. Army Green Beret and Florida lieutenant governor, offers frontline military perspective. He discusses the strategic stakes of the Strait of Hormuz. He weighs political pressure, legal concerns about targeting infrastructure, and bold rescue operations. He also reflects on morale-boosting missions like Artemis II.
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Deadline Links Hormuz Closure To U.S. Energy Pain
- President Trump set an 8 p.m. ET deadline demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on energy infrastructure and bridges.
- John Saucier frames the deadline as an escalation tied to rising U.S. gasoline prices and global shipping chokepoints.
Military Professionals Will Follow Rules Of Engagement
- Jay Collins argues U.S. military leaders will adhere to rules of engagement and avoid unlawful targeting despite threats to strike Iranian infrastructure.
- He emphasizes professional judgment by general officers and his Green Beret experience with clear operational boundaries.
Power Infrastructure Can Be A Military Target
- Collins notes power infrastructure can support military logistics, not just civilian needs, making it a dual-use target in conflict.
- He frames strikes on energy sites as aimed at weapons movement and Iran's leverage over oil supply.