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Gary Peters To Admiral: Why Were Minesweepers Not 'Pre-Positioned' Before Iran Strikes Began?

Published | Video Starts at 00:53

That's in response to Iran basically effectively shutting down the Strait of Hormuz before that. As you know, Experts across the political spectrum and multiple administrations have all agreed that a war against Iran, Iran's first moves would be to mine the Straits of Hormuz to prevent tanker traffic. But despite these known risks and repeated claims that the DoD has planned, and I'm sure you have plans, I attended the War College. I've served in the Navy. (00:53–01:10)

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Asserts that experts agree Iran would mine the Straits of Hormuz in a war scenario.

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