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Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta described President Trump's public threats and negotiation tactics with Iran as "nuts." He argued that sensitive international talks require privacy and trust, not public pronouncements. Panetta also criticized Trump's personal attacks on Pope Francis, calling the behavior "strange beyond belief" and damaging to U.S. credibility.
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta highlighted that Iran's threat to the Strait of Hormuz gives the nation significant leverage in negotiations. He stressed that ending wars is far more complex than starting them and advocated for a negotiated settlement focusing on key issues like cease-fires and nuclear proliferation.
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has criticized the ongoing military actions in the Middle East, calling them a "continuing cycle of war" that fails to address the region's core problems. He stressed the critical need for clear objectives and strategy, warning that "you can't bomb your way to regime change."
