President Trump hailed the rescue of two U.S. airmen and deserves credit for his role in the high-risk mission. The operation involved over 150 aircraft and was described as 'one of the largest, most complex, most harrowing combat searches' ever attempted.
Gen. Dan Caine praised the mission, calling it 'incredibly brave and courageous' and a testament to the joint force's skill and tenacity.
However, the Iranian regime has rejected a temporary cease-fire in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, instead demanding a permanent cease-fire and full sanctions relief.
Mr. Trump has set a Tuesday night deadline for Iran to reopen Hormuz, warning that 'we have a plan' to decimate Iranian infrastructure if not met.
Experts warn that targeting critical infrastructure indiscriminately could harm civilians and spark a refugee crisis, and that a more targeted approach is needed to prepare an operation to reopen Hormuz.
The U.S. has a strong interest in causing chaos for Iran's military, and targeting can allow it to do so without bombing every power plant in the country.
