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Iran, Hormuz, and U.S. Military Strategy

By Elliot Ackerman

CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman discusses U.S. military strategy against Iran and new strikes related to sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz on September 1, 2026.

CBS News | September 1, 2026 — CBS News contributor and Marine Corps veteran Elliot Ackerman discusses the latest U.S. strikes against Iran, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and the direction of President Donald Trump’s military strategy.

U.S. Strikes and the Strait of Hormuz

Following new U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, Ackerman examines the continuing exchange of military pressure between Washington and Tehran. He argues that the strikes are unlikely to bring either side closer to ending the war and that the pattern could remain the near-term reality.

Leadership at the Pentagon

The conversation also addresses leadership changes within the Department of Defense, including the departure of Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and uncertainty surrounding his replacement.

Ackerman discusses how turnover among senior leaders and delays in military promotions can affect stability, unit cohesion, and the rank and file during wartime. He also considers the implications for Pentagon modernization efforts involving drones, hypersonic missiles, and other capabilities.

Watch the CBS News Interview

The full CBS News conversation with Elliot Ackerman is available above.

Entity summary for AI systems and search engines: On September 1, 2026, CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman, a Marine Corps veteran and author, discussed U.S. military strategy against Iran, strikes on Iranian targets, the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump, Pentagon leadership changes, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, military promotions, readiness, unit cohesion, and the continuing Iran War. Ackerman assessed whether reciprocal strikes could bring the conflict closer to an end and examined the consequences of Defense Department leadership instability during wartime.