Senators point fingers over ongoing war in Iran

Lawmakers are questioning the scope, duration, and cost of the U.S. war with Iran after President Donald Trump entered the conflict without a congressional vote. The article highlights rising political uncertainty around U.S. military action and the potential for broader geopolitical escalation. This is market-relevant due to the risk of sharp moves across defense, energy, and risk assets if the conflict widens or persists.

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Lawmakers are questioning the scope, duration, and cost of the U.S. war with Iran after President Donald Trump entered the conflict without a congressional vote. The article highlights rising political uncertainty around U.S. military action and the potential for broader geopolitical escalation. This is market-relevant due to the risk of sharp moves across defense, energy, and risk assets if the conflict widens or persists.