‘What Is the Mission?’: Some Republicans Are Dissatisfied with Iran War Briefings

Lawmakers said classified briefings have lacked the detail members need.

Rep. Don Bacon speaks with reporters.

“I don’t know the plan,” Rep. Don Bacon said. Francis Chung/POLITICO/AP

Lawmakers expected details on strategy, troop deployments and next steps on Iran during classified briefings this week. Instead, several Republicans said they left with unanswered questions.

Some members are growing frustrated by the lack of detail as the war enters its fourth week and the Pentagon prepares to send thousands of additional troops to the region.

“I don’t know the plan,” Rep. Don Bacon, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, said Thursday. “What is the end-state goal? What is the mission? I think clarity there would be helpful.”