Democratic Senator Criticizes Trump Administration’s Iran War Strategy During Senate Hearing

WASHINGTON: A U.S. Senate hearing on funding for the ongoing military campaign against Iran turned contentious as Democratic Senator **Gary Peters** sharply criticized the Trump administration’s war strategy, calling it a failure.
According to foreign media reports, the exchange took place while **U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth** was briefing the Senate committee on the administration’s policy and military spending related to the conflict with Iran.
During the hearing, Senator Peters said the failure did not lie with the American troops serving on the front lines but with the leadership directing the campaign.
He added that U.S. troops continue to carry out their duties professionally, but without a clear and effective strategy, they are being exposed to unnecessary risks.
The hearing comes as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, with Congress engaged in an increasingly heated debate over military spending, strategic objectives, and the broader consequences of the conflict.
Political analysts say the sharp criticism reflects growing divisions within the U.S. political leadership over the ongoing military operations against Iran. The Trump administration, however, maintains that its actions are aimed at protecting American interests and allies while limiting Iran’s military capabilities.