Kim Strassel’s Take on Iran and the 2028 Race
April 17, 2026
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as posted by the channelWall Street Journal columnist Kim Strassel joins Clay Travis and Buck Sexton to break down the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict and early speculation for the 2028 election.
Strassel analyzes the effectiveness of the American naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, explaining how it has severely restricted Iran’s oil exports and imports, leading to rapid economic damage, full oil storage tanks, shuttered wells, skyrocketing inflation, and potential internal unrest. She discusses Iran’s history of proxy warfare and delay tactics, while noting that the current pressure has neutralized Tehran’s previous threats to close the Strait and may force real concessions under the Trump administration.
On the domestic political front, Strassel shares insights into the emerging 2028 presidential landscape. She predicts Kamala Harris will likely run again due to her name recognition and ambition, while highlighting rising Republican stars like JD Vance as Trump’s heir apparent and Marco Rubio’s quiet but steady advancement of the America First agenda.
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