Senator Slams New Iran Sanctions as 'Desperate Window Dressing'

The Trump administration's new sanctions against Iran have sparked political backlash in Washington, with Senator Chris Murphy calling them "desperate window dressing" and accusing President Trump of covering up a failed military campaign. Murphy claimed Iran's regime remains intact, its missile and drone capabilities survive, and Tehran has greater leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. He also alleged the administration exhausted U.S. missile and munitions supplies during the campaign. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expanded secondary sanctions targeting nearly 60 Iran-linked entities, individuals and vessels, part of the new "Economic D-Day" strategy. The move follows heightened U.S.-Iran tensions.