Call Me Back - with Dan Senor The Strategy to Re-Open Hormuz - with Nadav Eyal
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Mar 19, 2026 
Nadav Eyal, senior analyst and journalist covering Israeli security and regional affairs. He breaks down the 18-day campaign around the Strait of Hormuz. He explains why naval superiority has not reopened shipping. He discusses targeted strikes on Iran’s energy sites, Gulf states’ quiet calculations, and whether this campaign points toward regime change.
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Iran Is Controlling Not Closing Hormuz
- Iran is selectively controlling the Strait of Hormuz rather than fully blocking it, authorizing only certain tankers to pass.
- Nadav Eyal says Tehran extorts shipping by creating a corridor and choosing who can transit, shrinking daily traffic from ~150 to under 10 ships.
Apply Economic Pressure By Hitting Energy Sites
- Targeting Iran's energy infrastructure signals costs for keeping Hormuz closed and pressures Tehran economically.
- Nadav says recent attacks on South Pars and oil depots aim to tell Iran its energy sector won't be immune.
Qatar Publicly Condemned Strike On Shared Gas Field
- Qatar condemned Israel's strike on the shared South Pars gas field, fearing Iranian retaliation against its infrastructure.
- Nadav reports Qatar used harsh words because the field is jointly held and they worry about follow-on attacks.
