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US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Military Preparations

Updated 2026-07-25 10:55 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump threatens a major escalation in Iran, amid reports of U.S. military preparations for potential operations. Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warns the U.S. is in 'deep trouble' with the Iran conflict.

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The Hill
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the United States is in “deep trouble” with the Iran war, comparing it to the U.S.’s drawn-out conflict in Vietnam. Panetta, who also led the CIA during the Obama administration, told CNN in an interview that "history tells us that forever wars do not end w
2026-07-24 21:59 UTC
The Hill
As President Trump threatens a major escalation in Iran, signs are mounting that the U.S. military is preparing for a potential return to major military operations. But experts are skeptical that an intensified air strike campaign — even if it takes out bridges, water facilities and electricity pla
2026-07-25 10:00 UTC
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