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Senator Rips Trump's 'Insane' Plan For Iran Escalation, As Pentagon Transport Planes Land In Israel
Senator opposition to Iran escalation and Pentagon transport planes landing in Israel signal rising geopolitical tension
Context
What happened: KAN News reported ten US Air Force transport planes arrived at airbases in southern Israel, part of a surge in Pentagon equipment transfers. Senator Chris Murphy said he was briefed on plans to resume military operations against Iran after the November 3 vote.
Key numbers: Ten transport planes arrived in southern Israel.
Why it matters: Murphy called the plan "insane," warning it will lead to devastating escalation and put American service members at risk. US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack told CNN the US and Iran are "very close" to a deal to deescalate.
What changed
KAN News reported ten US Air Force transport planes arrived at airbases in southern Israel, part of a surge in Pentagon equipment transfers. Senator Chris Murphy said he was briefed on plans to resume military operations against Iran after the November 3 vote.
Why it matters
Murphy called the plan "insane," warning it will lead to devastating escalation and put American service members at risk. US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack told CNN the US and Iran are "very close" to a deal to deescalate.