Steve Forbes has issued a stern call to action for the Trump administration, emphasizing that maintaining free passage through the Strait of Hormuz is a non-negotiable American imperative and advocating for intensified efforts to topple the Tehran regime. Speaking at Freedom Fest, Forbes invoked the historical U.S. commitment to freedom of the seas, dating back to Thomas Jefferson and the War of 1812, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz, like the South China Sea, is an international waterway that must remain open without tolls or restrictions for all commercial vessels. He suggested that strategic air power could suffice, but did not rule out ground engagement, drawing parallels to the historical action against Barbary pirates to secure maritime freedom. Forbes argued that diplomacy with Tehran has failed and that the U.S. should continue to exert pressure, ensuring no ‘fake ceasefires’ undermine efforts to dismantle the ‘evil regime,’ while also expressing approval for the administration’s decision to license Patriot missile sales to Ukraine. He concluded by stressing that freedom of navigation, like liberty itself, must be actively preserved by each generation, echoing the sentiments of Ronald Reagan.
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