Mar 20th, 2026

Ret. Rear Admiral on Gulf Escalation, Hormuz Strategy, Force Posture

Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery discusses the buildup of US forces in the Middle East, the timeline and logistics for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and the role of ground operations. He also addresses reports of a $200 billion supplemental Pentagon funding request and the military capabilities of allies. He speaks with Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power."