Chris Coons: “Iran retains a robust stockpile of cheap, lethal, shahed…”

“You said just a few moments ago, Mr. Secretary, we control the Strait. But it's clear that reopening the Strait of Hormuz for commercial traffic eludes us in no small part because Iran retains a robust stockpile of cheap, lethal, shahed drones. What is your plan for reopening the strait of Hormuz? Mr. Secretary, I would just note that the majority of your question was highly disingenuous and loaded with suggestions that I very much don't agree with.” (00:11–00:19)

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