Panetta: Trump Faces No-Win Iran Crisis as Hormuz Leverage Bites

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.