Washington, March 17 -- US envoy Steve Witkoff is set to brief a small bipartisan group of Senators behind closed doors on the Iran war, as pressure grows in Washington for clearer answers on the conflict.
The classified session, scheduled for Tuesday, comes amid mounting concern in Congress over President Donald Trump's strategy, the risk of escalation and the economic fallout.
Lawmakers are seeking updates on three key fronts, which include the next phase of military operations, and how long the campaign may last; diplomatic prospects, including any backchannel contacts with Tehran, and plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where maritime disruptions have hammered oil prices to an all-time high.
The briefing was organised by Senator Jo...