The World and Everything In It 3.17.26 Threats in the Strait of Hormuz, Cuba’s crisis point, the SAVE Act, and Florida’s Space Coast wildlife
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Mar 17, 2026 Daniel Sirr, commentator on Scouting America’s cultural crossroads. Charles Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador and Cuba expert. Mark Montgomery, retired Rear Admiral and national security analyst. They discuss threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. strike goals and allied roles, Cuba’s blackout and political pressures, the SAVE Act’s congressional tug-of-war, and wildlife and habitat concerns on Florida’s Space Coast.
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Comprehensive Targeting To Cripple Iran's Warfighting
- The U.S. campaign aims to degrade Iran's entire defense industrial base, targeting missiles, drones, ships, and enemy air defenses to reduce warfighting capacity.
- Mark Montgomery says 15–17,000 initial strikes plus follow-ups over about four weeks should significantly degrade Iran's ability to impose its will regionally.
Fourfold Threats To Hormuz Shipping
- Securing Strait of Hormuz requires addressing mines, anti-ship cruise missiles, attack drones, and fast attack craft, not just mine-clearing.
- Montgomery stresses allied high-end air warfare ships are vital to reduce risk and restore commercial transit.
Fix Targeting Data After Civilian Casualties
- Investigate and fix process failures when civilians are harmed; the U.S. does not intentionally target schools and must hold people accountable.
- Montgomery suggests outdated targeting data likely caused the girls' school strike and needs correction.