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Rita Cosby | General Keane 04-10-26

April 11, 2026·16 min·1 clip
General Jack Keane just got off the phone with President Trump before calling in to brief on Iran's dangerous moves.
The episode features an interview with retired four-star General Jack Keane on The Rita Cosby Show, hosted by Rita Cosby and John Katsimatidis. Keane begins by discussing his recent phone call with President Trump regarding negotiations with Iran. He explains that Iran shut down the Straits of Hormuz to secure a ceasefire and demonstrate regional control, posing a global impact. Keane outlines two options: intercepting Iranian oil shipments in the Gulf of Oman or forcing open the straits militarily. He describes the military feasibility, noting assets like Apache helicopters and A-10 fighters can dominate the small physical space. The conversation shifts to Hezbollah, where Keane reveals they did not fire missiles during a 12-day war due to doubts about Iran's survival. He details Israel's current operations south of the Tani River, aiming to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure with airstrikes hourly. Keane emphasizes that Iran lies and cheats in negotiations, making trust impossible. He expresses faith in President Trump as a backstop, citing Trump's experience and recognition of Iran's threat. The episode includes multiple ad breaks for sponsors like SoFi, Mint Mobile, Granger, and Four Imprint. Keane's analysis blends military strategy with political insight, focusing on immediate crises in the Middle East.

As heard by us

A focused briefing on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the military stakes around Hezbollah.

John Katsimatidis and an unnamed co-host keep this single-episode review tightly focused on General Jack Keane's reading of a conversation with President Trump and the direction he sees for possible Iran-related options.

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You get a just-off-the-phone briefing from General Jack Keane on Iran, options around President Trump's call, and the Strait of Hormuz.

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