The American senator's claim about attacking Iran after the elections Democratic American senator Chris Murphy said during a speech at the Middle East Institute (MEI) in Washington: "There are reports that Trump intends to renew the war with Iran after the elections." He added: "Some of us were informed about the war plan. I can't reveal details, but I can say this: the plot is crazy. It will not achieve the desired goals and will start a new cycle of escalating tensions."