By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-u-s-seems-on-a-path-to-deploying-ground-troops-in-iran-blumenthal-says-after-classified-briefing Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: U.S. seems 'on a path' to deploying ground troops in Iran, Blumenthal says after classified briefing Politics Mar 10, 2026 6:43 PM EDT Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he is "dissatisfied and angry" after a classified briefing Tuesday. Watch Blumenthal's remarks in the video player above. "I am left with more questions than answers, especially about the cost of the war," Blumenthal told reporters after the briefing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. The potential deployment of American ground troops to achieve Trump administration objectives is Blumenthal's biggest concern. He's also worried about Russia and China assisting Iran. WATCH: Leavitt calls Democrats 'disingenuous' in suggesting U.S. may send ground troops to Iran "The American people deserve to know much more than this administration has told them about the cost of the war, the danger to our sons and daughters in uniform, and the potential for further escalation," Blumenthal said. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he is "dissatisfied and angry" after a classified briefing Tuesday. Watch Blumenthal's remarks in the video player above. "I am left with more questions than answers, especially about the cost of the war," Blumenthal told reporters after the briefing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. The potential deployment of American ground troops to achieve Trump administration objectives is Blumenthal's biggest concern. He's also worried about Russia and China assisting Iran. WATCH: Leavitt calls Democrats 'disingenuous' in suggesting U.S. may send ground troops to Iran "The American people deserve to know much more than this administration has told them about the cost of the war, the danger to our sons and daughters in uniform, and the potential for further escalation," Blumenthal said. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now