The President's Daily Brief PDB Situation Report | March 13th, 2026: The Strait Of Hormuz Showdown: How The U.S. Can Secure The Gulf
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Mar 14, 2026 Mark Montgomery, a retired rear admiral and strategic naval analyst, explains why the Strait of Hormuz has become a critical military flashpoint and what it would take to restore safe shipping. Daniel Turner, an energy industry expert and farmer, explores how fighting rattles oil, LNG, tankers, and insurance, and why markets jitter even without immediate shortages.
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Execute Dual Campaign To Reopen The Strait
- Do run two simultaneous lines of effort to reopen the strait: degrade Iranian maritime/air threats and establish escorted convoy operations.
- Montgomery prescribes CAP aircraft, armed helicopters, APKWS rockets, and 10–14 Aegis destroyers as the concrete force mix.
China Won't Help Secure Gulf Shipping
- China will not partner to secure shipping and likely benefits from regional disruption.
- Montgomery argues China, Russia, North Korea and Iran act as an allied authoritarian bloc and have no interest in U.S. success.
Ukraine Offered Proven Counter Drone Tools
- Montgomery describes Ukraine's Nemesis Brigade and modular counter‑drone tools that are 70–90% effective.
- He notes Ukraine offered people and low-cost systems ($5k–$15k) and suggests joint production with partners.