Anderson Cooper 360 Iran Launches New Missile Barrage Over West Bank, Tel Aviv
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Mar 21, 2026 Elena Treen, White House correspondent offering quick takes on administration messaging. Robert Harward, retired vice admiral with strategic military insight. Margaret Donovan, former JAG and Army combat vet with legal and operational perspective. They discuss Iran's missile and drone barrages, the challenge of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, mounting U.S. deployments to the Gulf, and the debate over air strikes versus ground forces.
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Strikes Degrade Iran But Attacks Continue
- U.S. and Israeli strikes have degraded Iranian capabilities but Iran still launches missiles and drones into the region.
- CNN showed imagery of a struck drone factory and footage of missiles over Jerusalem and air raid sirens in Tel Aviv.
Geography And Stockpiles Complicate Military Fix
- Officials say Iran's remaining stockpiles and the strait's length make neutralizing threats difficult.
- The DIA's caution reflects anxiety in the intelligence community despite Pentagon downplaying worst-case scenarios.
Kharg Island Target Would Require Ground Troops
- Administration reportedly considers seizing Kharg Island to cripple Iran's oil exports, which would likely require ground troops.
- Kharg handles roughly 90% of Iran's oil exports, making it a strategic but risky target.