Panetta on War Costs, Hormuz Strategy, US Role

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Panetta on War Costs, Hormuz Strategy, US Role

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You know what the price of oil is... If that continues, it's gonna not only damage our economy, it'll damage the world economy. Panetta's entire analysis is predicated on the Strait of Hormuz being closed, which restricts global oil supply. He states this gives Iran 'tremendous leverage' and that reopening it is critical. The direct causal link between the continued closure and economic damage implies upward pressure on oil prices in the short term until the geopolitical blockage is resolved.

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Introduces Leon Panetta and questions the need for $200B in supplemental funding if the war is described as short-term.

Bloomberg Host
Leon Panetta

Explains the $200B is to replenish depleted munitions from attacking 7,000 targets and to build future supplies. Notes Congress will scrutinize the war's status and duration.

It's obvious that when you go after 7,000 targets... it's wearing down our supplies of bombs and missiles.
Asks if the conflict is closer to the end or the beginning, given Netanyahu's call for ground troops and the President's declaration of victory.

Bloomberg Host
Leon Panetta

States the President is between a rock and a hard place. Initial intelligence suggested a short war, but the regime is now more entrenched. Military gains have been made, but a ceasefire is impossible while Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed.

That gives them tremendous leverage. There is really no alternative here but for The United States... to take steps to open up the Straits Of Hormuz.
Asks if the U.S. can reopen the strait without ground troops.

Bloomberg Host
Leon Panetta

Outlines the massive military operation required: securing a 50-mile zone on each side of the strait and 100 miles deep into Iran, constant air surveillance, a no-fly zone, and Aegis destroyers. Boots on the ground may be needed initially.

We've looked at this a long time even when I was secretary of defense... It's not easy. It's tough.
Asks about the scale of troops needed for such an operation.

Bloomberg Host
Leon Panetta

Confirms it requires a tremendous amount of air surveillance and targeting, and a total no-fly zone.

We have to totally be in the air 100% of the time... It's going to expand the war just by the nature of what needs to be done.
Leon Panetta

Explicitly links the Strait's closure to oil prices and economic damage: 'You know what the price of oil is... If that continues, it's gonna not only damage our economy, it'll damage the world economy.'
Asks Panetta to assess the administration's messaging on the economic consequences of the conflict.

Bloomberg Host
Leon Panetta

Criticizes the administration, stating the burden of high fuel prices is a real bread-and-butter issue for Americans. The President needs a clear plan to end the war, not just promises it will be short.

I hear it myself, when I go to the gas station to fill up. People are very worried about the price of fuel and what they have to pay and the damage that that's doing.

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