NOTE: The questions are based on the two videos above.

VIDEO #1

1. How will the U.S. ensure that there are no mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

2. President Trump said a lot of countries don't have minesweepers, but notes that Iran has mine droppers.
How many mine droppers do they have?

3. Mine specialist Tom Sauer, a former EOD officer, says there are about 12 moored mines. How does he describe moored mines?

4. What other types of mines are there, according to Mr. Sauer?

5. While mine sweeping is good, what does Mr. Sauer say is also a necessary way to eradicate the mines?

6. What technology are they bringing in soon?
Ulysses' mass produced inexpensive mine hunting drones that can be deployed to find all these mines.

7. How long does he say it will take to find all of the mines? - and how does it work

VIDEO #2:

8. Name 3 types of military equipment the U.S. has to detect mines/explosives.

9. Our European allies (who are also our NATO partners) have so far refused to assist the U.S. The U.K. (Prime Minister Keir Starmer) was one of the first countries to declare that it’s not going to help the U.S. in its blockade on the strait.
Are any countries going to assist us in locating the mines Iran dropped into the strait?

10. What are President Trump's objectives for blockading the Strait of Hormuz?

11. Iran said they would open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a ceasefire, but they lied. We gave them a 2 week ceasefire but they set up a toll all ships passing through the Strait have to pay. Trump turned the table on them by announcing our own blockade of the Strait. What do you think of this latest move?

12. What would happen if the U.S. gave up the Strait to Iran's control?

13. What other news was announced about over 100 empty tankers?

14. What word best describes your reaction to the U.S. blockade of the Strait and the type of military equipment and excellence of our military experts? (inspired, encouraged, amazed, apathetic) Explain your answer.