Drone Warfare, Oil Shock & Regime Change: Admiral Stavridis On The Real Stakes in Iran

Is the war in Iran nearing its conclusion — or is it only just beginning? Michael Smerconish speaks with Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, about conflicting signals from Washington. President Trump says the war is “very complete.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggests major phases of the campaign haven’t even begun. Admiral Stavridis weighs in: Has Iran’s military been effectively destroyed? Could Tehran retaliate by closing the Strait of Hormuz and disrupting 20% of the world’s oil supply? And if America “broke” Iran’s capabilities, does it now “own” what comes next? The conversation also explores the rapidly evolving role of drone warfare, the risk of global economic shock, and whether regime change is realistic — or dangerously naïve.