U.S. Senator: War on Iran Will Not Achieve Its Goals, Destroying Its Nuclear Program Militarily Is Impossible
Chris Murphy warns of a “major catastrophe,” saying Iran’s heavily fortified underground nuclear facilities make eliminating the program through military means impossible.
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U.S. Senator Chris Murphy has warned that the war the United States is waging against Iran will not achieve its declared objectives, stressing that eliminating Iran’s nuclear program through military action is impossible due to the extensive fortifications surrounding its nuclear facilities.
In an interview with the program “Deadline: White House” on MSNBC, Murphy— a Democratic senator representing Connecticut in the United States Senate—said the consequences of the war launched by the administration of President Donald Trump against Iran could turn into “a catastrophe of enormous proportions” for the United States.
Closed Briefing Reveals the Complexities of the War
Murphy’s remarks came after he participated in a closed briefing session in the United States Congress that lasted about two hours and addressed the military and political developments of the ongoing war.
The senator explained that the information presented during the session confirmed that Iran’s nuclear facilities are fortified and buried deep underground, making it impossible to fully target and destroy them through conventional military strikes.
Warning of Counterproductive Outcomes
Murphy stressed that continuing the war could produce the opposite of its intended results. He warned that the conflict could lead to American casualties, rising prices inside the United States, and could even strengthen internal cohesion in Iran rather than weaken it.
Growing Debate in Washington
These statements come at a time when debate is intensifying in Washington, D.C. over the effectiveness of military operations against Iran, amid concerns about their political and economic repercussions within the United States.
Observers say Murphy’s position reflects growing concern within Congress about the cost of the war and the possibility that it could turn into a long and costly conflict that might ultimately strengthen Tehran’s influence rather than undermine it—placing increasing pressure on the U.S. administration to reassess its options in the region.
