US lawmakers press CENTCOM chief over Iran war civilian deaths

Middle East Eye · May 19, 2026 War

US lawmakers press CENTCOM chief over Iran war civilian deaths Democratic Representative John Garamendi questioned Admiral Brad Cooper during a hearing on Tuesday over whether the Pentagon believes hostilities between Tehran and Washington have ceased since last month’s ceasefire announcement. Cooper said the US remained in a ceasefire despite attacks by both sides in recent weeks. “That’s not my question,” Garamendi replied.

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