Mattis says ending war now would cede Strait of Hormuz to Iran: 'We're in a tough spot'

Mattis identifies 'problem' if US declares victory over Iran now

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Monday said the United States would effectively cede control of the Strait of Hormuz if it ended the war with Iran at this point. The waterway is vital to global shipping, particularly the energy market, and has been a focal point of Iran and U.S. forces as…

Mattis Warns of Limited US Options in Strait of Hormuz

Criticizing what he described as a lack of clear strategic direction toward Iran, the United States faces limited options regarding the Strait of Hormuz, former Defense Secretary James Mattis said.

Mattis says ending war now would cede Strait of Hormuz to Iran: 'We're in a tough spot'

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the U.S. ending the war in the Middle East would practically cede control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 percent of the world’s oil travels, to Iran.  “Iran right now, if we declared victory, they would now say they own the strait. You’d see a tax for...

E&E News: Ending Iran war now would cede Hormuz to the enemy, Trump’s former Defense secretary says

"You’d see a tax for every ship that goes through" Hormuz if Trump quits now, former Gen. Jim Mattis said.

Mattis identifies 'problem' if US declares victory over Iran now – Democratic Accent

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Monday said the United States would effectively cede control of the Strait of Hormuz if it ended the war with Iran at this point.  The waterway is vital to global shipping, particularly the energy market, and has been a focal point of Iran and U.S. forces as Tehran has blocked the strait since the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iranian targets last month.  “Iran right now, if …