Ex-CIA chief Panetta slams Trump over Iran war, warns of oil crisis
Former US defense secretary and CIA director Leon Panetta criticized President Trump's Iran strategy, stating the conflict has created an oil crisis by nearly blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Panetta, 87, who led the bin Laden raid, warned the war has no exit strategy beyond wishful thinking. He noted the Strait handles one-fifth of global oil trade, and Iran's closure has caused fuel price spikes. Panetta added the conflict replaced a weakened Khamenei with a stricter successor, strengthening Iran's regime. He stated Trump's lack of contingency planning for Hormuz vulnerabilities has led to self-inflicted consequences.