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Former defense secretary Leon Panetta warns the US-Iran war could drag on for six more months, risking a protracted 'forever war'; he says options are limited, Pentagon leadership is strained, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz is essential to any potential end, while warning adversaries may view U.S. weakness.
Former defense secretary Leon Panetta calls the Pentagon’s casualty reporting in the Iran war a 'shameful' opacity as press access shrinks and casualty tallies are disputed (18 killed, ~430 wounded; Pentagon says 96% returned to duty and cites data disruptions). The piece describes months without briefings, media-access restrictions, and accusations that the administration withholds information for political reasons ahead of elections, while officials defend real-time updates and argue not all injuries are publicly disclosed. The context frames a broader tension between wartime transparency and operational security.
Former defense secretary Leon Panetta argues Trump lacks a viable exit from the Iran crisis, warning that closing the Strait of Hormuz could spark a global oil shock. He says Trump must choose between pushing for a ceasefire and reopening Hormuz with military force or risk prolonged war, alliance strain, and economic damage—and he criticizes the president’s handling and messaging.