Rep. Rogers Criticizes Iran War Briefing Opacity

Rep. Mike Rogers, the Republican chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, criticized the Trump administration on Wednesday for withholding key details about its military plans in the ongoing war with Iran during a classified briefing for lawmakers. Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill after the session, Rogers, a longtime defense advocate, expressed frustration over the lack of clarity on operational options, particularly regarding potential ground troop deployments.

The war, now in its third week under the banner of Operation Epic Fury, began last month with U.S. airstrikes against Iranian targets. Rogers emphasized that while specific operational details cannot be shared for security reasons, lawmakers deserve more general insight into the strategy. "We want to know more about what's going on, what the options are, and why they're being considered," Rogers said. "And we're just not getting enough answers on those questions." He added that he had warned Pentagon officials during the briefing that continued opacity could have repercussions, stating, "This has consequences if you don't remedy it." Rogers described the issue as part of a broader pattern where briefings...