Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
Summary
Senator Chris Murphy discussed the attack on the Riyadh airport by the Houthi group, backed by Iran, which killed 12 people including one American. He criticized the current U.S. administration's handling of the war in Yemen and the Middle East, expressing concerns about escalating conflict, rising costs, and a lack of transparency about damage to U.S. bases.Key Facts
- A recent attack on Riyadh airport injured 309 people and killed 12, including one American.
- The Houthi group in Yemen, supported by Iran, carried out the attack.
- Senator Murphy visited the region shortly before the attack, seeing the war's worsening conditions.
- Iran is reportedly restarting its missile and nuclear research programs.
- Gas and food prices in the U.S. have increased significantly because of the conflict.
- Murphy said the U.S. should not expand military involvement in Yemen.
- Congress is being denied clear information on the damage to U.S. military bases in the region.
- Murphy accused the administration of covering up the true costs and impact of the war.
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