CENTCOM Chief Rebukes Moulton Over 14 U.S. Deaths in Iran War Hearing

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 19

Adm. Brad Cooper told Rep. Seth Moulton his remarks were “entirely inappropriate” after the Democrat asked how many more Americans would die for what he called a failed Iran strategy.
Fourteen U.S. service members have been killed since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28, as Democrats used the House hearing to challenge war powers, rising costs and whether the campaign has made the U.S. less secure.
Cooper rejected claims that Iran had rebuilt key missile sites and said U.S. forces had met their objectives, while Republicans argued the campaign had rolled back decades of Iranian military investment.
The clash came after Trump said he paused planned Tuesday operations at Gulf allies’ request to keep negotiations with Tehran alive; a ceasefire has held since April 7 even as the U.S. maintains a Hormuz blockade.

With military objectives met, why does Iran's nuclear potential and economic leverage seem to be growing?

Beyond a temporary pause, what does a realistic and lasting peace with a resilient Iran actually look like?

As the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, what is the ultimate price the world will pay for this conflict?