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Senator Van Hollen Slams U.S.-Israel War Strategy

3/16/2026

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Senator Christopher Van Hollen (D-Md.) criticized the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, saying it jeopardizes the safety of the United States and its allies.
He described Israel's leadership as having found a "stupid and reckless" U.S. President Donald Trump to support their military actions.
He said the United States can weaken Iran's military, but the purpose and costs—human and financial—are questionable, and he warned against a religious-war framing.

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Senator Christopher Van Hollen (D-Md.) criticized the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, saying it jeopardizes the safety of the United States and its allies.
He described Israel's leadership as having found a "stupid and reckless" U.S. President Donald Trump to support their military actions.
He said the United States can weaken Iran's military, but the purpose and costs—human and financial—are questionable, and he warned against a religious-war framing.