Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta gives his take on Iran war and the attacks against oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
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Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta gives his take on Iran war and the attacks against oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz

12 March, 2026.Iran.1 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Leon Panetta spoke with Wolf Blitzer on CNN about the Iran war.
  • He warned attacks against oil tankers could disrupt oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz.
  • He emphasized the role of US cybersecurity and intelligence in addressing those attacks.

Interview overview

He discusses the potential implications the Iran war could have on the disruption of oil supplies and the role of US cybersecurity and intelligence.

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Oil supply implications

Panetta discusses the potential implications the Iran war could have on the disruption of oil supplies.

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