Senate Foreign Relations Committee member, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, speaks on securing vital oil shipping route

Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joins CNN's Wolf Blitzer to discuss Trump's endgame in Iran, the expansion of Israel's expanding ground operation in Lebanon, and Congressional efforts to reign in military actions in Iran and Cuba.

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As Pres. Trump pushes US allies to help defend the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for the global oil trade, Van Hollen discusses the implications of these moves and the broader regional dynamics.

The CNN piece presents Van Hollen's remarks within the context of ongoing Congressional efforts to reign in military actions in Iran and Cuba, and to contextualize Israel's presence in Lebanon amid broader regional tensions.

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The piece includes a gallery of video thumbnails and captions—ranging from Trump remarks to Beirut coverage—as CNN presents the interview and related context.