Senator Chris Murphy says he has been briefed on the US's plan to restart the war on Iran, calling it "insane" and saying it would lead to a "devastating escalation".

"You've heard a preview that it would be a short-duration plan. I'll just say this: their plan is insane," Murphy said, speaking at an event organised by the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC, on Wednesday.

"It will lead to devastating escalation and the likely destruction of our commitment to the rule of law."

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"There's been open reporting as to what we may be planning and the civilian infrastructure we may be targeting," Murphy said.

"They've been asked by the president to develop a plan - whether they believe it will work or not, I do not know. But the plan that they have developed will lead, in my view, to a prolongment and an escalation of this war that will be devastating for our security interests.

"We are seeing the president ready another devastating military campaign after the election, just as illegal as the first iteration was at the time, where Americans are fed up with this war."

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[–] 7 points 1 day ago (1 child)

They could also do it to lock-in superprofits for Big Oil so losing the midterms can't reverse that. Bonus - Democrat-controlled senate and house would appear even more incapable of doing anything, even if progressives hold the balance of power.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 day ago

    Trump has boasted twice in campaign appearances recently, as he did at start of war: America (big oil) is getting rich off of global energy destruction. Screw all y'all.

    I still lean towards it all being a bluff that just has US leave region, and get some extortion from allies before doing so. Couldn't do it before mid terms, or at least Israel elections, because of embarrassment of defeat. I lean towards this just because "insane" negative consequences to world. But, sure, maybe $200+ oil is a "good thing" in his mind, and the stupid during campaigning is to avoid promising a smooth end of the war.

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