Democratic senator says Hegseth trying to hide costs of Iran war from US public
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Democrats category. Published on October 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Joseph Gedeon in Washington. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Democrats category. Published on October 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Joseph Gedeon in Washington. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Chris Murphy says Pentagon blocked him from military base in Qatar and Iran strike on US embassy in Riyadh far worse than public led to believe
The US senator Chris Murphy said the Pentagon blocked him from a major US base in Qatar, yet saw enough damage on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia to conclude that an Iranian strike would have been deadly had it happened during the day.
The Connecticut Democrat, who sits on the Senate foreign relations and appropriations committees, described the destruction he witnessed in Riyadh as “extraordinary” and much more damaging than the public has been led to believe.
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