コネチカット州選出の民主党クリス・マーフィー上院議員は、非公開ブリーフィングの後、トランプ政権のイランでの進行中戦争計画を「非一貫で不完全」と形容した。彼は戦争目標に関する矛盾した声明を指摘し、資金供与拒否により議会に紛争終結を促した。この戦争は、イランのホルムズ海峡封鎖による深刻な民間人死傷者と世界的な石油供給混乱を引き起こしている。
米国はトランプ政権が開始したイランとの戦争に巻き込まれており、これが民主党議員からの厳しい批判を呼んでいる。2026年3月12日のNPRインタビューで、クリス・マーフィー上院議員（D-Conn.）は、最近のブリーフィングで政権当局者が軍事作戦はイランの核施設を標的にしておらず、政権交代を追求していないと明確化したと述べた。これはトランプ大統領の公開声明――イランの核プログラムを終わらせ、無条件降伏を達成し、イランの次期指導者を選定する――と対照的である。
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said President Donald Trump’s move to blockade shipping to and from Iranian ports is unlikely to achieve the administration’s goal of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and argued the conflict is unlawful without congressional authorization.
Following his recent suggestion of winding down U.S. operations, President Trump threatened new strikes on Iran while lifting sanctions and requesting massive funding, underscoring strategic uncertainty in the third-week war.
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Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) criticized the Trump administration's conduct of the war against Iran on X, claiming no clear strategy exists. He cited remarks by President Donald Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Pentagon officials outlined specific objectives in a recent briefing.
The US-led military operation against Iran, launched on February 28, has entered its second week, prompting fluctuations in global oil prices and the exodus of thousands of Afghans and Pakistanis from the country. President Donald Trump described the conflict as ahead of schedule and largely complete, while Iranian officials issued mixed signals amid leadership fragmentation. Democrats and media outlets have labeled it a potential 'forever war,' calling for congressional approval.
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Moj Mahdara, a Democratic Iranian-American entrepreneur, has urged her party to move beyond criticism of President Trump following his administration's strike on Iran. She argues the action is essential for global security, including supporting Ukraine and countering China's influence. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders have called for congressional oversight of the operation.
President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the United States would target every bridge and power plant in Iran by Tuesday night unless a deal is reached to open the Strait of Hormuz. During a White House press conference, he detailed a successful rescue mission for two downed U.S. airmen while evading questions on potential war crimes. Iran rejected a proposed ceasefire amid ongoing diplomatic efforts by regional mediators.
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As the U.S. war against Iran enters its third week, President Trump and his administration are emphasizing a narrative of victory amid faltering public support. Polls indicate skepticism among Americans, with rising gas prices and declining global markets adding pressure. Correspondent Franco Ordoñez reports from Florida on the shift in messaging.