Commander Kirk Lippold on the Iran Ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz
Commander Kirk Lippold on the Iran Ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz  
Podcast: O'Connor & Company
Published On: Fri Apr 10 2026
Description: WMAL GUEST: Commander KIRK LIPPOLD (Former CO of the USS Cole) on the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz despite the U.S.-backed ceasefire and the strategic implications for oil traffic and the 20,000 mariners currently stranded. WEBSITE: KirkLippold.com TOPIC: As a retired Naval officer, Lippold analyzes the "dishonorable" failure of the Iranian regime to allow passage through the critical waterway. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 10, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.