Senator Murphy Says Trump Lost Iran War, Urges Deal to End Conflict

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy declared on Sunday that President Donald Trump has lost the military conflict with Iran, arguing that the ongoing war is weakening the United States while strengthening Tehran. Appearing on NBC's Meet the Press, Murphy stated he would support a negotiated settlement, even a "bad deal," to end hostilities and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which has been a central point of contention since a ceasefire was reached in April.

Murphy's comments come as negotiations to fully reopen the waterway remain stalled. He warned that the cost of reaching an agreement is rising daily, citing a proposed deal that would pay Iran approximately $100 billion annually to reopen the strait. "That is one-third of Iran's entire economy. What a victory for Iran is that at the end of this war, they get paid to reopen the strait," Murphy said. He emphasized that the conflict is imposing severe economic burdens on American families, pointing to high gas prices and increased costs for consumer goods.

The senator's critique focused on the strategic and economic toll of the prolonged fighting. "America is weaker. Iran is stronger," Murphy said, adding that the war needs...