September 23, 2026 | NatSec Matters The Hormuz standoff, military readiness, and the axis of aggressors Home » Military and Political Power RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery CCTI Senior Director and Senior Fellow September 23, 2026 | NatSec Matters The Hormuz standoff, military readiness, and the axis of aggressors RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery CCTI Senior Director and Senior Fellow Listen Issues: Issues: Iran Military and Political Power U.S. Defense Policy and Strategy