Daniel Davis Deep Dive Navy Combat Vet: Opening Hormuz /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Steve Jermy
Mar 26, 2026
Commodore Steve Jermy, retired Royal Navy commodore and combat veteran, brings frontline naval and amphibious warfare experience. He debates Iran’s strategic aims and whether Tehran will yield. He outlines the huge force and logistical demands to secure the Strait of Hormuz, and details multi-domain threats from mines to hypersonic missiles that make reopening it perilous.
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Iran's Terms Are Fixed And Strategic
- Iran's negotiating terms are consistent: end sanctions, reparations, toll on Hormuz, keep nuclear/missile programs, and US base withdrawals.
- Jermy compares current posture to Ukraine war dynamics where the tactically advantaged side sets terms.
Relocating Troops Shows Vulnerability
- US forces have relocated off many regional bases due to attacks, signaling vulnerability rather than victory.
- Jermy calls withdrawing personnel a pragmatic tactical move to reduce casualties while highlighting static base fragility.
Mixed Messaging Undermines Strategy
- Mixed political messaging from the White House creates strategic confusion for allies, markets, and analysis.
- Jermy links inconsistency to unclear objectives and contrasts with consistent messaging needed in wars.