Topic: Oman

CNN reports on co-pilot Hammam Al-Hammami, alleging he attempted to hijack the Fly Dubai flight due to extremist views. The investigation scrutinizes a deleted LinkedIn profile and a video featuring Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri that was reportedly posted after the suspect was in custody. Critics argue the media is "phoning in" the investigation using unverified social media data.

CENTCOM reports a stealth operation to guide 10 million barrels of oil per day through a shipping corridor hugging the coast of Oman. The hosts discuss the U.S. naval blockade of Iran, which they claim has been 100% successful in stopping Iranian exports while allowing other traffic. They argue that the U.S. effectively treats the Strait of Hormuz as American territory to control global oil prices.

President Donald Trump has reportedly shifted his Iran strategy from direct military strikes to a long-term economic "strangle" operation. Trump also issued a profane warning to Oman regarding interference in the Strait of Hormuz and criticized joint military exercises with South Korea as hostile toward Kim Jong-un. Special envoy Jared Kushner claims dialogues with the Iranian government remain robust despite the expiration of a 60-day peace deal deadline.