The United States blockade of Iran is intended to completely halt the country's energy exports.

The United States has targeted Iran's critical dual-use infrastructure, power generation facilities, and energy industry for potential military strikes.

The United States Navy is using less than 10% of its total naval power to enforce the blockade against Iran.

Iran does not possess a capable navy or the domain awareness required to control the Strait of Hormuz.

United States forces are postured to restart combat operations against Iran if the new Iranian regime does not agree to a deal.

Iran lacks a domestic defense industry and cannot replenish its offensive or defensive military capabilities, including missile launchers.

Under the direction of President Trump, the War Department has a policy to ensure Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.

The United States has a low commercial reliance on energy shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, in contrast to Asia and Europe.

The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force met their FY26 recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule.

The U.S. Treasury Department, under Secretary Scott Bessett, has launched "Operation Economic Fury" to maximize economic pressure on Iran.

Iran's military command and control capabilities are highly degraded following U.S. military operations.

The U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army are expected to meet their recruiting goals soon.

The United States military possesses superior capabilities compared to Iran's military, including the Kata'ib Hezbollah (KH) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The Houthis have remained out of the recent conflict with Iran due to the deterrent effect of a prior U.S. military campaign called "Operation Rough Rider".

The U.S. seized two Iranian "dark fleet" ships in the Indo-Pacific region this week.

A second U.S. aircraft carrier is scheduled to join the naval blockade of Iran within a few days.

The Iranian regime killed 45,000 of its own citizens who were protesting.

An early finding of the Afghanistan withdrawal review is that U.S. Marines at Abbey Gate did not receive proper recognition for their actions.

The Department of Defense is conducting a comprehensive review of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which is expected to be released later this summer.

Andrew Hugg, the Department of the Army Nuclear Chief, will be terminated from his position following revelations of security breaches.