CENTCOM admiral calls Seth Moulton’s question about troops dying in Iran ‘entirely inappropriate’
During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Adm. Brad Cooper of CENTCOM responded to Rep. Seth Moulton's inquiry about American casualties in the Iran war, calling the question 'entirely inappropriate.' The exchange highlighted tensions regarding U.S. military strategy in the region amid a fragile ceasefire. President Trump recently announced the cancellation of a planned attack on Iran, emphasizing readiness for future military action if necessary.
- ▪Adm. Brad Cooper pushed back against Rep. Seth Moulton's question about American deaths in the Iran war.
- ▪Moulton expressed concern over the human cost of the conflict, questioning how many more Americans would die.
- ▪President Trump announced he called off a scheduled attack on Iran at the request of Middle Eastern allies.
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Commander of U.S. Central Command Adm. Brad Cooper pushed back after Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) pressed him on the number of American deaths during the Iran war. The tense exchange unfolded during a Tuesday hearing before the House Armed Services Committee as lawmakers questioned the Trump administration’s strategy in the region amid a fragile ceasefire between the United States, Iran, and Israel. Recommended Stories Iran holds mass weddings celebrating couples who volunteer for ‘self-sacrifice’ Poland presses Trump on canceled US deployment: ‘We will get answers’ Pentagon inspector general to review US strikes on suspected drug boats “The president has called for unconditional surrender,” Moulton said.
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