The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Hegseth: Ceasefire ’not over’ as U.S., Iran exchange fire in Strait
May 6, 2026
Melissa Murray, law professor and constitutional scholar. Jamie Raskin, Maryland congressman and oversight lead. Sherrod Brown, Ohio progressive and recent primary winner. Jason Crow, former Army Ranger and member of intelligence and armed services committees. They debate U.S.-Iran exchanges in the Strait, questions about a paused ceasefire and project limits, war powers and congressional oversight, and legal fights over mifepristone and civil rights priorities.
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U.S. Privately Warned Iran Before Escort Operation
- The White House privately warned Iran before Project Freedom, seeking to reduce escalation risk.
- Axios sources say a high-level official informed Iran of the U.S. operation to guide ships through the strait ahead of time.
Rebuild Alliances To Wind Down The Conflict
- Re-engage allied partners and rebuild NATO relations to form a coalition that can secure the region and restore strait passage.
- Congressman Jason Crow urged repairing alliances as the first step to a verifiable Iran nuclear deal and safer shipping.
Emotional Decision Making Weakens U.S. Strategy
- Donald Trump's personal leadership style and emotional decision-making undermines predictable national security strategy.
- Jason Crow criticized Trump's penchant for vengeance and unilateral choices like troop drawdowns based on personal disputes.