Leon Panetta on CNN said the US is in deep trouble with no clear objective in Iran comparing it to Vietnam Iraq and Afghanistan.
Panetta argues the only real leverage is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Two former officers told MS NOW they were forced out after questioning Hegseth decisions.
Over two dozen senior officers removed or blocked from promotion in Hegseth’s so called Pentagon purge.
Gen Christopher Donahue recently stepped down after criticism tied to the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Tina Brown notes Trump pardoning multiple financial criminals while Iran costs mount with young soldiers killed.
US oil refineries operating at 96 percent capacity overall and 100 percent in some regions due to war driven supply pressure.
Trump continues public threats against Iran while House votes attempt to halt the war.
High fuel prices and living costs add domestic political weight.
Mediaite on Leon Panetta CNN appearance: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/this-country-is-in-deep-trouble-leon-panetta-sounds-alarm-on-iran-war/
MS NOW report on Hegseth Pentagon purge: https://www.ms.now/news/hegseth-pentagon-purge-officers-forced-out
Tina Brown Substack on Trump and Iran: https://tinabrown.substack.com/p/why-trump-loves-cheats-and-is-losing
Financial Times on US refineries at high capacity: https://www.ft.com/content/ecf9967d-de7f-405f-b746-f09a26f3a86a