Retired admiral breaks down U.S. strategy behind naval blockade

Geoff Bennett interviewed retired Adm. Gary Roughead regarding the U.S. shooting and disabling of an Iranian cargo ship to enforce a naval blockade. Admiral Roughead, who served as Chief of Naval Operations from 2007 to 2011, provided insight into the U.S. strategy behind this action. This discussion offers a detailed breakdown of the military rationale behind the current U.S. naval operations against Iran. His perspective as a Distinguished Military Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University adds an expert analysis to the situation. The interview helps to explain the strategic implications of the U.S. military's engagement in the naval blockade.