Pentagon brings Iran war briefing to the House as regional conflict escalates
Bipartisan group of House members briefed on Iran war operations amid escalating tensions in the region
The Pentagon briefed a bipartisan group of House lawmakers on the Iran war as tensions continue to escalate in the region, according to The Hill's Defense & National Security newsletter. The closed-door session brought members of Congress up to speed on the scope and status of U.S. military operations against Iranian targets, as the administration faces mounting questions over the legal basis for sustained hostilities and the cost of continued engagement in the Middle East theater.
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