George Grylls
Washington correspondent for The Times, providing analysis of US policy, troop movements, and political implications surrounding the Kharg Island/US–Iran tensions.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 30min
Is Trump out on his own over the Hormuz crisis?
George Grylls, Washington correspondent for The Times with frontline reporting experience, weighs in on US strategy toward Iran. He unpacks the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. He explains threats to shipping from drones, missiles and mines. He discusses limits of military escorts, diplomatic alternatives and risks of wider regional escalation.
Mar 31, 2026 • 31min
How a US invasion of Kharg Island could play out
Sir Simon Mayall, retired lieutenant general with 40 years in the British Army, gives military analysis on invading Kharg Island. George Grylls, Washington correspondent for The Times, explains US policy, troop movements and political stakes. They discuss why Kharg matters, how raids or amphibious assaults might be carried out, logistics and risks to forces, and the wider strategic and market implications.
