Growing casualties spark calls for investigation into US Iran operations

Schumer says Americans oppose war with Iran as casualties rise

March 11, 2026

Americans do not want war with Iran says Chuck Schumer

Rising casualties raise concerns in Washington

Chuck Schumer said on Wednesday that Americans do not want a war with Iran and are demanding clear explanations from the administration of Donald Trump as the military operation continues.

Speaking on the Senate floor in Washington, D.C., Schumer reported that 140 American service members have been wounded since Feb. 28, including eight who suffered serious injuries, while eight troops have been killed in action.

According to Schumer, the conflict has also caused heavy civilian casualties across the Middle East.

Questions over civilian deaths

Schumer highlighted reports that 170 people were killed at an all-girls elementary school, adding that early information suggested the incident may have been linked to US military operations.

Therefore, he called for a “full, transparent and independent investigation” to determine what happened and why such a large number of civilians lost their lives.

Public asking why the war continues

Meanwhile, Schumer said many Americans are questioning the purpose of the conflict. He noted that rising military casualties, growing tensions in the region, and economic pressures at home have increased public concern.

“Amid all this change and uncertainty, Americans are asking a simple question: Why?” Schumer said. “People in this country did not ask for this war and they do not want it.”

Criticism of shifting explanations

At the same time, Schumer accused the Trump administration of offering inconsistent explanations for the operation against Iran.

According to him, officials initially described the mission as an effort to achieve regime change. Later, they said the objective involved stopping Iran’s nuclear program. At other times, they claimed the goal was to weaken Iran’s navy or to carry out defensive actions.

Schumer argued that the changing explanations have created confusion about the true strategy.

Call for Senate hearings

As a result, Schumer urged the Senate to hold public hearings so lawmakers can question senior administration officials about the goals and direction of the conflict.

He specifically called on Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth to testify under oath before Congress.

“The American people deserve answers,” Schumer said.
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