LETTER: Answering questions on the Iran war

The ongoing war in Iran has resulted in the deaths of 18 Americans, including 25-year-old First Lt. Tyler James Feehan. Feehan was stationed at an air base in Jordan during enemy missile and drone attacks. Amidst these casualties, strategic discussions emphasize that the U.S. cannot allow Tehran to maintain control over the strait. These reports highlight both the human cost for Gold Star families and the critical geopolitical imperatives facing the United States military.