The President's Daily Brief March 20th, 2026: U.S. Airpower Is Now Hitting Iran In The Strait & An American Cartel Takeover
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Mar 20, 2026 U.S. airpower is striking Iranian boats, mines, and infrastructure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Allies offer vague support while planners weigh ground options like Karg Island. A California-born figure is reported to have taken control of Mexico’s most violent cartel. A new U.S. assessment suggests China is not on an imminent timeline to invade Taiwan.
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Allies Offer Vague Support For Hormuz Security
- Europe and Japan signaled willingness to support "appropriate efforts" to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
- The phrase is vague and could mean anything from diplomatic support to mine-clearing or naval escorts, leaving operational commitments unclear.
U.S. Airpower Actively Strikes Iranian Maritime Threats
- The U.S. is already using airpower, including A-10s and Apaches, to strike Iranian fast boats, drone platforms, and mines to reopen the strait.
- Officials report over 120 Iranian vessels and dozens of mine layers destroyed, while strikes push deeper into Iranian territory targeting weapons infrastructure.
American Citizen Now Leads Jalisco New Generation Cartel
- A California-born stepson, Juan Carlos Valencia González, has assumed control of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel after El Mencho's death.
- His U.S. citizenship complicates targeting: legal hurdles, FISC approval, and limits on surveillance and unilateral action inside Mexico.