The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2386 - Can Iran Hit The US?
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Mar 12, 2026 Tense geopolitics around Iran’s strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and possible drone threats to the U.S. Homeland vulnerabilities and FBI warnings are explored. Military options and CENTCOM strike effects are debated, including proposals to seize strategic assets or sustain pressure. Media coverage of a school strike and domestic political reactions are also discussed.
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Strait Of Hormuz As Pressure Point
- Iran's harassment of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz aims to pressure global oil markets and force U.S. de-escalation.
- Tankers were set on fire and Iran signaled targeting non-Chinese vessels, creating a potential "kill box."
Use Allies To Stabilize Oil Markets
- Encourage Gulf partners to increase alternative pumping and bypass the strait to stabilize markets.
- Shapiro urges facilitating Saudi/UAE export rerouting to reduce oil-price pressure from Iranian attacks.
Iran Targets Gulf States To Deter Allies
- Iran has focused far more strikes on Gulf states than on Israel to intimidate regional partners into staying out.
- Shapiro cites strike distribution showing UAE and Gulf targets outnumber Israeli strikes.
