Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy has said President Donald Trump has “lost” the war with Iran, arguing that the continued conflict is weakening the United States while allowing Tehran to strengthen its position.

Murphy made the remarks in an interview with NBC , where he called for an end to the fighting and urged the Trump administration to pursue an agreement with Iran, even if the deal is not favourable to Washington.

According to Murphy, ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz should be treated as an urgent priority because the longer the war continues, the greater the economic and strategic costs for the United States.

“The war needs to end because every day that the war continues, America gets weaker, Iran gets stronger,” Murphy said, warning that rising prices were placing increasing pressure on Americans.

According to NBC, the senator argued that the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipments, was contributing to higher costs and creating broader economic risks.

He said the longer negotiations remained stalled, the more difficult and expensive it could become to restore normal traffic through the strategic waterway.

Murphy also indicated that he would oppose additional US funding to sustain the war.

However, he said he would support efforts to replenish American military munitions once the conflict has ended.

His comments reflect growing debate in Washington over the cost and consequences of continued military action against Iran.

While supporters of the campaign argue that sustained pressure could force Tehran to make significant concessions, critics have warned that prolonged fighting could deepen economic disruption and increase regional instability.

Murphy’s position places him among lawmakers calling for diplomacy and a negotiated settlement.

His remarks also underscore concerns over the impact of the conflict on US consumers, particularly as energy prices rise and uncertainty continues to affect global markets.

The Trump administration has yet to agree to a final settlement with Tehran, leaving the future of the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz uncertain.

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