WATCH: CENTCOM chief unloads after Dem asks ‘how many more Americans’ must die in Iran war
During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Adm. Brad Cooper confronted Rep. Seth Moulton over his questioning of U.S. military strategy in Iran. Moulton expressed concern about American casualties and the effectiveness of the current approach. Cooper defended the military's actions, stating that reports of Iran's missile capabilities were inaccurate and emphasizing that U.S. forces had met their objectives.
- ▪Adm. Brad Cooper rebuked Rep. Seth Moulton during a tense hearing about U.S. strategy in Iran.
- ▪Moulton questioned how many more Americans would die due to what he called a failed strategy.
- ▪Fourteen U.S. service members have died in combat since the launch of Operation Epic Fury on February 28.
- ▪Cooper called reports of Iran rebuilding missile sites 'inaccurate' and defended the military's achievements.
- ▪The hearing occurred after Trump directed a pause in military operations against Iran at the request of Gulf allies.
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Congress WATCH: CENTCOM chief unloads after Dem asks ‘how many more Americans’ must die in Iran war Adm Cooper called reports that Iran rebuilt key missile sites 'inaccurate' during hours of contentious exchanges Tuesday By Morgan Phillips Fox News Published May 19, 2026 3:06pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video CENTCOM commander clashes with Seth Moulton in heated: ‘Entirely inappropriate’ Iran hearing Adm. Brad Cooper sharply rebuked Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton during a contentious House Armed Services Committee hearing as Democrats pressed Pentagon officials over war powers, rising costs and the administration’s strategy in Iran. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Central Command Commander Adm.
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