CNN Inside Politics Six Americans Dead in Plane Crash
Mar 13, 2026
John Miller, CNN chief enforcement and intelligence analyst and former law enforcement official, offers quick perspective on domestic terror threats and intelligence responses. The conversation covers the KC-135 tanker crash in western Iraq, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and risks to shipping, and rising homegrown violence and anti-Semitic incidents at home.
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President Says War Ends When He 'Feels It'
- President Trump said the war will end when he personally "feels it in his bones," signaling a subjective end condition rather than a clear objective plan.
- The president also downplayed Strait of Hormuz threats, urging ships to "show some guts," which contrasts with military assessments of risk.
Iran's Strait Of Hormuz Tactics Look Like A Blockade
- Colonel Cedric Layton described Iran's actions as an effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz driven by the threat of mines and missile attacks, not necessarily mass mine deployment.
- He compared current tactics to the 1980s tanker war, highlighting high risk that deters traffic despite limited direct strikes.
Protecting Tankers Requires Massive Coordination
- Phil Mattingly noted the military has long planned for protecting tankers but escorting commercial traffic at scale is complex and resource intensive.
- Restoring shipping won't be immediate even if hostilities end because insurers, private companies, and Iran's consent all matter.