Two more hostages are dead at the hands of these terrorists. One hostage remains and it is the husband of the pregnant wife getting massive national news attention. Last night, two suicide bombing attacks occurred in Iraq. Iran, concerned that this is the beginning of a massive Sunni mobilization by ISIL, mobilizes their naval fleet into the Strait of Hormuz. x The Iranian ambassador is insisting that this is within Iran’s sovereignty and nothing more than a show of force to deter ISIL. The Shi’ite dominated Iran is concerned for its safety and has right to pursue its security. Still the president is concerned that Iran may be acting opportunistically and is going to exploit this crisis to choke off the global oil supply that is transported through the Strait of Hormuz. x In your initial post… x Based on these new developments, make an argument regarding what action you think the president should take. x The president has specifically asked the class to decide two things – you will vote on the following: x 1. Do you send in Seal Team 6 to rescue remaining hostage risking relationship with ally in war on terror in Pakistan? 2. Do you mobilize the U.S. naval fleet risking interdiction with Iran? x The majority opinion, recorded by online vote (link posted by your instructor) will carry. Your instructor will determine the success of the class decisions by coin flip.