Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Al Jazeera today that when the Iran war is over, the Strait of Hormuz will be open, one way or the other, and Iran’s demand for . . .

A demonstrator at the “Hands off Iran” protest in Philadelphia was caught on video cheering for American troops to be returned “in a casket,” and called for the Iranian regime to bring the U.S. “to its knees.” Protesters gather near Philadelphia City Hall during a “Hands Off Iran” rally, drawing backlash over reported chants targeting U.S. troops. “For every U.S. Military base that crumbles… we cheer!”pic.twitter.com/w3LPnAXi7e — Brandon Straka #WalkAway (@BrandonStraka) March 26, 2026 The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the protest and the protester’s speech. They discuss the Left’s lack of insightful thought on the Iran war and their hatred of President Trump. (WATCH: The Spectacle Ep. 377: Zohran Mamdani’s Socialism/Islam Experiment Isn’t Going Well)  Tune in to hear their discussion! Read Ellie and Lyrah’s writing here and here. Listen to the Spectator P.M. Podcast on Spotify. Watch the Spectator P.M. Podcast on Rumble.