Mike Pompeo
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I think there are more targets that have to continue to be defeated.”
Mike Pompeo · said 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-08-15
Pompeo said he thinks there are more targets that need to be defeated in the conflict with Iran.
“necessary, but not sufficient,”
Mike Pompeo · said 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-08-15
Pompeo argued that merely reopening the Strait of Hormuz would be necessary but not sufficient.
“If you do that along with continued enormous economic pressure, and then I think we’re going to have to conduct more military effort as well,”
Mike Pompeo · said 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-08-15
Pompeo said continued economic pressure and additional military effort would be needed against Iran.
“It is entirely possible to achieve. We simply need to stay the course.”
Mike Pompeo · said 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-08-15
Pompeo said victory over Iran is entirely possible to achieve and the U.S. needs to stay the course.
“to identify the right organizations, to provide the right tools, the right munitions, the right communications capabilities,”
Mike Pompeo · said 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-08-15
Pompeo said on 'Life, Liberty & Levin' that the U.S. and Israel could work together to identify and support Iranian opposition groups.
“We have to get the victory here,”
Mike Pompeo · said 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-08-15
Pompeo argued the U.S. must achieve a strategic victory over Iran.