Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., says Trump's plans for the war in Iran are 'incoherent'
President Trump was accused by Senator Murphy of having incoherent war goals and lying about a civilian strike in Iran.
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Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) characterized the Trump administration's war strategy in Iran as "incoherent," citing contradictions between presidential rhetoric and military briefings. Murphy called for an immediate end to the conflict and urged Congress to deny further funding.
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22 OUTLETSMediaite and The Daily Beast foreground senators’ concerns about Trump’s Iran strategy, including the possibility of sending ground troops and a lack of a clear plan. France 24 and WDEF instead focus on reports of U.S. strikes against Iranian mine-laying vessels and Trump’s warnings about the Strait of Hormuz.
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