So it was a very strong threat that led to results. And as the secretary of war stated at the Pentagon this morning, it was not an empty threat by any means. The Pentagon had a target list that they were ready to hit go on at 8pm last night, if the Iranian regime had not agreed to open the strait. which they did, and I think that's something we should all be grateful for. The United States is moral leader in the world, given that he's I was asked this exact same question by your colleague Andrew in the back. (49:40–49:45)
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