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Murphy Warns Trump Plans Post-Midterms Iran Strike Campaign

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Sen. Chris Murphy warned President Donald Trump plans to restart war with Iran after the 3 November midterms.
He said a Pentagon briefing outlined a short, intense campaign against Iran’s nuclear and civilian energy sites.
The Pentagon prepared the 21,000-pound “Mother of All Bombs” and moved a Patriot system to Israel.
War costs rose to $47.1 billion through 16 October, up from $37.5 billion, with munitions over 60 % of spending.

History

On 18 April 1988, the United States, led by President Ronald Reagan, launched Operation Praying Mantis against Iran after an Iranian mine crippled the frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts. The attack sank one Iranian frigate, destroyed two oil platforms, and helped push Tehran toward the July cease-fire that ended the Iran-Iraq war. The 1988 precedent frames today’s congressional warnings over renewed U.S.–Iran tensions.

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On 18 April 1988, the United States, led by President Ronald Reagan, launched Operation Praying Mantis against Iran after an Iranian mine crippled the frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts. The attack sank one Iranian frigate, destroyed two oil platforms, and helped push Tehran toward the July cease-fire that ended the Iran-Iraq war. The 1988 precedent frames today’s congressional warnings over renewed U.S.–Iran tensions.

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