US Senator Murphy says Trump has lost war with Iran

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has stated that US President Donald Trump has "lost this war" with Iran, asserting that continued conflict is weakening the United States while strengthening Tehran. In an interview with NBC News, Murphy expressed his willingness to support even a "bad deal" to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, noting that the cost of reopening the strategic waterway is rising as negotiations remain stalled.

Murphy emphasized the urgency of ending the war, saying, "The war needs to end because every day that the war continues, America gets weaker, Iran gets stronger, and people here in the United States get screwed as prices go up and up and up." He also stated that he would oppose funding to continue the war but would support replenishing US munitions after the conflict ends.

Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that there are no direct talks with the US and insisted that the Strait of Hormuz would not reopen until Washington meets Tehran's demands, including lifting the naval blockade.

According to Mehr News Agency, these statements highlight the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a critical point of contention. The report by Mehr News Agency added that Murphy's comments reflect growing concerns within the US political sphere about the prolonged conflict and its implications for American interests.