News · 14 May 2026
Iran Holds Strait ‘Like a Gun to Our Head’
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The ongoing conflict in Iran is now expected to continue for several more months, impacting efforts for a lasting peace. Leon Panetta, who previously served as both the head of the CIA and the Secretary of Defense, declared that Iran's authority over the Strait of Hormuz signifies they possess "a gun to our head." He believes President Trump has very few options to achieve a satisfactory settlement.
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