Lobo Institute Co-Founder Mick Mulroy continued his intensive coverage of the U.S.-Iran standoff this week on ABC News, as Washington and Tehran remained at odds over the Strait of Hormuz and implementation of their recent Memorandum of Understanding.
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ABC News | June 21, 2026
“Iran thinks it has ‘upper hand,’ former Pentagon official says, amid tension over Strait of Hormuz”
Mulroy stated Iran is “getting most of the benefits that we never thought that we would concede to — by any administration — before we even get into the nuclear discussions,” and warned that Iran can “wait us out” for a more favorable future administration.
ABC News | June 24, 2026
“Senate vote on Trump’s war powers ‘sends a message to Iran,’ analyst says”
Mulroy said the Senate’s rebuke of Trump on war powers shows “dwindling support” for military action and signals to Iran the limits of U.S. political will.
ABC News | June 25, 2026
“Iran control of Strait of Hormuz would set ‘horrible precedent’: Analyst”
Mulroy warned that allowing Iran to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz would set a “horrible precedent” for global shipping and U.S. credibility.
