Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy warned that President Donald Trump’s administration has developed an “insane” plan for renewed military strikes against Iran that could trigger a “devastating escalation” across the Middle East.
Murphy said lawmakers received a detailed briefing on potential military operations, including a possible short-duration offensive, during a panel on Wednesday at the Middle East Institute. The war, which began with U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, has continued at a reduced intensity following the collapse of a temporary ceasefire, with both sides exchanging limited attacks as Iran restricts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Washington maintains a naval blockade, according to the Congressional Research Service.
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