The Morning Meeting "We Will Remember": Trump Demands Europe Help Patrol Strait of Hormuz, Fend off Iranian Attacks
Mar 16, 2026
Discussion centers on calls for allied patrols in the Strait of Hormuz and whether navies will join. They debate military gains, tactical strikes like Kharg and Karg Island, and implications for a potential Beijing summit. Conversation touches on terrorism risks, FBI readiness, and political maneuvering around the SAVE debate and 2028 speculation.
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Military Success Versus Political Payoff
- Hosts assess Operation Epic Fury as militarily effective in removing Iranian capabilities but warn the political and economic fallout could undermine perceived success.
- Hogan and Kevin emphasize hitting many targets (15,000 claimed) and Karg Island strikes while warning the next weeks' strategy will determine public judgment and energy market impacts.
Terrorism Is Iran's Likely Next Card
- Concern about an Iranian terrorism escalation is growing, though panelists debate likelihood and targets.
- Kevin expects more cyber operations; Hogan warns Iran's asymmetric terrorism remains their go-to card and a mass-casualty event is a concern.
Coalition Of The Willing Fails To Materialize
- The White House publicly pushed for allied naval help reopening the Strait of Hormuz but most invited countries hesitated or declined.
- Kevin and Hogan say the administration failed to pre-build the coalition, leaving allies politically unwilling to commit carriers or escorts now.