Top of the Hour: Leon Panetta Draws Line With Iran, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

The U.S. is warning Iran not to follow through on a threat to close the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta tells soldiers at Fort Bliss Texas, blocking the Strait is just one action by Iran that would provoke a response.

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