Ex-Pentagon Chief: More Conflict Won't Solve Middle East Crisis

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has cautioned that more war and military intervention will not resolve the longstanding conflicts plaguing the Middle East. In a stark assessment, Panetta argued that there is no clear end in sight to the cycle of violence that has gripped the region for decades.

Speaking at a security conference in the United Arab Emirates, Panetta emphasized the need for diplomatic solutions to address the complex geopolitical challenges facing the Middle East.