Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

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We are at a transformational point in the Middle East. My discussion @cnn.com with Erin Burnett today covering potential regime change in Iran, the critical need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and the relentless nature of U.S. targeting of leadership networks. youtu.be/MupOOHbXvOE

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Just on @CNN.com with Fareed Zakaria breaking down the Iran strikes and discussing what to watch for next.https://youtu.be/TVM4K0iCH5Y

As both the US and Israel expend hundreds of precision weapons-- from JDAMs to Tomahawks to Patriots--it is time to start focusing on logistics. How deep are the stockpiles? In wars, the true professionals are ultimately the logisticians.

The ultimate question will be whether the Iranian people come into the streets to overthrow their government. But will it be a repeat of Tiananmen Square in Beijing or the French revolution? We don't know yet, but so much depends on them.

3 US troops killed, 5 seriously wounded in actions against Iran U.S. Central Command officials announced Sunday that three U.S. service members were killed in action during combat operations.

First American casualties of Operation Epic Fury. Please honor their memory and keep their families in your heart. www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...

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Just on @cnn.com w/ Wolf Blitzer: Why did the U.S. & Israel strike Iran now? And what comes next? Sun Tzu wrote 'when on death ground, fight.' Iran may be there. Full interview below youtu.be/n5HHlie4TLg?...

My thoughts today are with the brave men and women of the U.S. military who are in harm's way - and with the people of Iran who deserve much better than the oppression they have lived under for decades. For more of my take --tune in to @cnn.com throughout the day.

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Are we heading for another "Midnight Hammer" in Iran? I told @jimsciutto.bsky.social on @cnn.com International the chances are high for limited strikes within the next week if Geneva talks remain stalled. youtu.be/jNT2LFPMaBM

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On @cnn.com with Wolf Blitzer I discuss why mission clarity matters if the US strikes Iran -- and what the allies want re Ukraine. youtu.be/OUc6om-ylyM

The US Has Three Options If It Wants to Hit Iran The Pentagon has set the table for major strikes against Iran. With US and Iranian officials negotiating in Geneva, President Donald Trump has threatened significant attacks to induce Tehran to accept...

My latest in @opinion.bloomberg.com If diplomacy with Iran fails, what are the real military options? www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Inside the War Room with Admiral Stavridis: How Presidents Decide to Strike

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Missed Funerals and Blocked Toilets: Iran Deployment Takes a Toll on U.S. Sailors The lengthy mission of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is causing strains for the crew members and their families.

This is a powerful example of the cost these kinds of open-ended operations put on our armed forces. But I hope the crew's morale remains high knowing how much their country depends on them. www.wsj.com/us-news/miss...

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Non-kinetic, limited strikes, or "going big"? I break down some of the military paths the U.S. could take with Iran in discussions with @smerconish.bsky.social and David Sanger on @cnn.com youtu.be/bHV2EeUFShg

The US Navy’s New Battle Plan Is Ambitious — Maybe Too Ambitious Last week, the Navy released a new strategic document, Fighting Instructions, intended to chart the service’s course for the next decade, if not further. The report, issued by the service’s highest-ra...

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2084 (the book) will be here before you know it. Thrilled with this early review.

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Joined John Bernman on @cnn.com to discuss Secretary Rubio's Munich speech and the "Greenland moment" in Europe. The US has deep roots with our allies, but tone and policy differences are testing the transatlantic alliance. youtu.be/yOu83qb9MwU

Poll: Top NATO allies don’t think US helps deter enemies anymore The United States' eroding reputation is raising fresh questions about the stability of the global order that has held for decades, and of the country's strength on the world stage.

This is sad but not unexpected, particularly given the events surrounding Greenland and the pullback from military support to Ukraine. We have work to do if we are going to maintain @NATO as a viable Alliance www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

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Speak softly and carry a big stick. Officials visiting USS Abraham Lincoln send a clear signal to Iran. My discussion with Jessica Dead on @cnn.com today youtu.be/cghx5aTZAFo

A wide-ranging conversation on @cnn.com this afternoon about Iran, Russia, and the choices facing U.S. leaders right now. Thanks to Boris Sanchez for the thoughtful discussion. youtu.be/F3DdlV_fRlE

Xi’s Military Purge Might Be Dangerous for the US With the purges of two top military leaders, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has completely and ruthlessly consolidated control over the armed might of his nation. What are the major implications of this fo...

China's military purge is unprecedented since Mao. Why that makes miscalculation and conflict MORE likely. My latest in @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

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The stakes with Iran are high. I spoke with Kate Bolduan on @cnn.com today about why diplomacy still deserves a chance. youtu.be/vxBfoe_Mb8Y

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A week ago, strikes looked imminent. Today we're "talking about talking" with Iran. In diplomacy, sometimes you take progress where you can get it. My discussion with Oscar Jimenenz this afternoon on @cnn.com youtu.be/JDbVVsp4eaM?...

Opinion | Trump’s Board of Peace is already floundering Trump’s attempt to rival the U.N., with him in charge, is likely to disappear and be quickly forgotten.

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If the US Leaves NATO, Europe Can Protect Itself As a former supreme allied commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, I never contemplated the idea of the US leaving the world’s most vital security alliance. But the crisis over Greenland’...

If the U.S. pulled back from NATO, could Europe really defend itself? My latest for @opinion.bloomberg.com tackles that critical question from both history and capability www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

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Caracas is becoming the new Casablanca—a hub of global competition between the US, Russia, and China. Meanwhile, with a carrier strike group on station, the U.S. has maximum options for Iran. I joined Kate Bolduan on @CNN,com to break down the strategy behind these moves youtu.be/bKlEC_N2V8w

While Washington Debates Greenland, Iran Is Bleeding Even as the world focuses on the future of Greenland, the Trump administration has effectively walked away from events in Iran. Following the largest protests in the country since the 1979 revolution,...

Iran is bleeding while the world's attention is elsewhere. My latest in @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

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NATO lives to fight another day. On @cnn.com this morning with @audiecornish.bsky.social youtu.be/64G_yErUtYk

We’re thrilled to announce the next novel from NYT bestselling authors and military officers Elliot Ackerman and @admiralstav.bsky.social

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Greenland doesn’t need to be “owned” to be defended.After allied pushback and market signals, the conversation is shifting toward a long-term security framework & possibly limited U.S. basing rather than sovereignty.Strategic patience matters. My take on @cnn.com with Kasie Hunt youtu.be/izt5_r6kaxQ

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