{
    "title": "Strait to War",
    "modified_at": "2026-03-23 12:09:18",
    "published_at": "2026-03-23 12:10:00",
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    "subtitle": "Key Oil Chokepoint Now World\u2019s Most Dangerous Flashpoint as Israel and Iran Trading Heavier Blows",
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    "body": "<p><a href=\"https://specialguests.com/strait-to-war-guest-david-rubin/\">https://specialguests.com/strait-to-war-guest-david-rubin/</a></p><p>The conflict between Israel and Iran, with the United States involved, could be reaching critical new levels, according to the <strong>Founder and President of the Shiloh, Israel Children&rsquo;s Fund</strong>, former Mayor of Shiloh <strong>David Rubin</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Just over the weekend, Iran launched an attack on two southern Israeli cities that are close to a nearby nuclear research center. During the same period, U.S. president Donald Trump made a &ldquo;power&rdquo; move of his own.</p><p> </p><p>In a statement, Trump demanded that Iran open a crucial waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 hours. Iran&rsquo;s threats have forced certain transport vessels to cease travel, which could create chaos on oil supply and, in effect, gas prices.</p><p> </p><p>If they fail to do so, Trump warns, &ldquo;America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!&rdquo;</p><p>While Trump insists that the war is &ldquo;winding down,&rdquo; these latest threats indicate that some of the bigger moves could be made, especially if the U.S. follows through on the attacks of what Iran deems &ldquo;vital infrastructure site&rdquo;&quot; across the Gulf region.</p><p> </p><p>So what happens now? Will Iran eventually give in, or are the worst attacks on power yet to come?</p><p> </p><p>Rubin, who currently serves as the founder and President of the Shiloh Israel Children&rsquo;s Fund, joins us now to discuss the situation further. Welcome, Mayor Rubin.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Related Article(s):</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/22/middle-east-crisis-live-iran-war-trump-ultimatum-major-attack-strait-of-hormuz-open-israel-hit-tehran-retaliation\"><strong>Middle East crisis live: Iran will completely close strait of Hormuz if Trump acts on infrastructure threats, says IRG</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Q&amp;A:</strong></p><ol class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--numbered release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>What does Iran&rsquo;s latest strike near a nuclear facility signal about its strategic intentions?</span></li><li><span>How serious is the threat to the Strait of Hormuz, and what would closure mean for global oil markets?</span></li><li><span>Is President Trump&rsquo;s ultimatum a deterrent&mdash;or a trigger for escalation?</span></li><li><span>Could U.S. strikes on Iranian &ldquo;power plants&rdquo; ignite a broader regional war?</span></li><li><span>How vulnerable is Israel&rsquo;s southern region to continued or intensified attacks?</span></li><li><span>Are we witnessing the early stages of a larger coordinated conflict across the Gulf?</span></li><li><span>What would be the tipping point that forces Iran to stand down&mdash;or double down?</span></li><li><span>Is this conflict truly &ldquo;winding down,&rdquo; or are the most dangerous moves still ahead?</span></li></ol><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>ABOUT DAVID RUBIN&hellip;</strong></p><p>David Rubin, former Mayor of Shiloh Israel, is the author of seven books, including his latest, Confronting Radicals: What America Can Learn from Israel, which has recently been made into a movie. Rubin is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children&rsquo;s Fund, established after he and his then three-year-old son were wounded in a terror attack.</p><p><br>\u200bWebsites:<br>\u200b<a href=\"https://rock.prezly.com/accounts/specialguests/stories/www.IsraelChildren.org\">www.IsraelChildren.org</a> (treating the victims of terror)<br>\u200b<a href=\"https://rock.prezly.com/accounts/specialguests/stories/www.DavidRubinIsrael.com\">www.DavidRubinIsrael.com</a> (to find out more about David&rsquo;s many books)<br>\u200b<a href=\"https://rock.prezly.com/accounts/specialguests/stories/www.ConfrontingRadicals.com\">www.ConfrontingRadicals.com</a> (the movie)</p><p><strong>TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW, CALL OR TEXT 512-966-0983 OR EMAIL </strong><a href=\"mailto:BOOKINGS@SPECIALGUESTS.COM\"><strong>BOOKINGS@SPECIALGUESTS.COM</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n    >\n        <a class=\"release-content-image__link\"\n           id=\"image-8272aef3-903b-430f-bc7d-c23078a2130c\"\n           href=\"https://specialguests.com/guests-topics/\"\n           data-id=\"8272aef3-903b-430f-bc7d-c23078a2130c\"\n           data-track=\"Story Image View\"\n           data-placement=\"content\"\n                            target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                       style=\"width: 13.89%\"\n        >\n            <img\n                class=\"release-content-image__image\"\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/8272aef3-903b-430f-bc7d-c23078a2130c/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"\"\n                            >\n        </a>\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>",
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