A secret Senate briefing has revealed Donald Trump's new Middle East military strategy, with lawmakers learning of plans for potential endless U.S. military engagements in the region. Sen. Mark Warner, vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, attended the classified Monday night briefing where top officials including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the administration's Iran war rationale.

According to Warner, officials claimed Israel had warned of an imminent threat from Tehran before launching strikes, which then forced the U.S. into pre-emptive action. The briefing, attended by CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine, explained how protecting American military assets across the region justified the assault on Iranian targets. The classified meeting came just days after the weekend strikes.

This revelation signals a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, potentially committing American forces to prolonged military operations. The administration's justification of pre-emptive strikes based on Israeli intelligence warnings raises questions about congressional oversight and the legal basis for military action. The briefing's disclosure suggests growing concern among lawmakers about the scope and duration of Trump's new regional military strategy.