Former US intelligence chief Leon Panetta has targeted President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran. He said that the current crisis is largely the result of Trump’s policies and now America is stuck in a situation from which it is not easy to get out.
There was already warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz
Panetta said the risk of war with Iran was not new. US security agencies have long been aware that Iran could disrupt the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt global oil supplies. He said this threat was already known, but was ignored in the current conflict.
Didn’t guess Iran’s reaction correctly
According to the former CIA chief, the US underestimated Iran’s response or assumed the war would end quickly. He said that the current situation shows that there was a lack of preparation and now it is affecting not only the regional but also the global markets.
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Iran’s position became stronger
Panetta also said that the initial military action did not weaken Iran, but rather made the regime there appear stronger. He indicated that now the leadership is adopting a more tough stance, which may further complicate the situation.
‘No easy way out’
Panetta said Trump now has only two options: either retreat, which would be considered a failure, or escalate the conflict, which could worsen the situation. He clearly said that the responsibility for this situation lies with the Trump administration.
Pressure is increasing in America also
As the war prolongs, pressure on the Trump government is also increasing in America. Due to rising fuel prices and uncertainty, dissatisfaction is being seen among the general public. According to a survey, a large number of American citizens do not agree with the decision to attack Iran.