Former US defence chief says more war won’t bring peace to Middle East

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Former US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta stated on March 28, 2026, that military action will not achieve peace in the Middle East. He believes that historical precedent demonstrates that war does not address the underlying causes of conflict in the region.

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Leon Panetta, former US Secretary of Defence, says that there is no clear end to the war in Iran.

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