Former Defense Secretary Panetta Warns Iran Conflict Will Drag On for Six More Months
Former US defense secretary Leon Panetta warned that the US-Iran conflict, which began six months ago, is likely to continue for another six months without resolution. He described the situation as a 'terrible stalemate' where the US faces limited options, risking a 'forever war' similar to Iraq and Afghanistan. Panetta criticized the current command structure for appearing weak to adversaries like China and Russia, while the Pentagon denied claims of disarray. The conflict has strained US military resources, including munitions and personnel rotation, with the USS Abraham Lincoln returning after a record 260-day deployment.
