Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., described a potential Trump administration plan for renewed military operations against Iran as "insane" during a closed briefing and a public appearance this week.

Murphy, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said he received a detailed briefing on the proposed strategy, which officials previewed as short in duration

"Their plan is insane," Murphy said bluntly at an event hosted by the Middle East Institute. "It will lead to devastating escalation and the likely destruction of our commitment to the rule of law. There's been open reporting as to what we may be planning and the civilian infrastructure that we may be targeting."

Murphy also posted to X, saying the plan "will not achieve objectives and will set off a new cycle of escalation."

The comments came amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces have conducted at least 35 attacks on commercial vessels since early October, including a recent strike using explosives strapped to a small boat. Reports indicate the Pentagon has been developing options for strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and other infrastructure.

President Trump has not finalized any decision on resuming operations, according to multiple accounts. The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. officials informed Gulf Arab nations to prepare for a brief but intense campaign after the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Military movements, including the relocation of a Patriot missile defense system and restocking of munitions, have been noted in the region.

The remarks highlight partisan divisions over U.S. policy toward Iran, with Democrats raising concerns about potential civilian impacts and broader regional consequences while the administration weighs responses to Iranian aggression against shipping lanes and other targets.