Rebeccah joins Jake Tapper on CNN to discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz, noting that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps remains a threat as it continues to fire into the strait. She says the United States Navy’s presence remains, which gives the US an upper hand. She explains that President Donald Trump is trying to ensure the deal holds to keep oil flowing through the strait to help stabilize global energy markets ahead of the November elections. The conversation also examines Gulf states’ commitments to Iran’s reconstruction and raises questions about how Tehran could use any frozen assets that may be released under the deal.
Caption
A worker produces integrated circuit products in a workshop in Weihai, Shandong Province, China, on September 9, 2025. (Getty Images)