What A Day The Cost Of War Is More Than Oil
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Mar 12, 2026 
Mark Kelly, U.S. senator from Arizona and retired Navy captain, brings military and oversight experience. He discusses accountability for a deadly strike, confusion in administration messaging, targeting and civilian casualty concerns, the strategic rationale for fighting Iran, and links between the conflict and fuel prices.
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Demand Accountability And Fix Targeting Processes
- Accept responsibility and fix broken processes when civilian casualties occur.
- Sen. Mark Kelly urges identifying whether targeting or intelligence failures caused the elementary school strike and changing procedures to prevent repetition.
High Ops Tempo Raises Risk Of Targeting Errors
- High-volume, fast-paced strike operations increase the risk of mistakes and shortcuts.
- Kelly notes a spike in strikes and requests for targeters to move into the region, implying overload and reduced due diligence.
No Clear Goals Makes Wars Drift On
- Lack of clear strategic goals and timelines can trap the U.S. in prolonged conflicts.
- Kelly warns the administration hasn't articulated objectives, risking aimless involvement with rising casualties and little gain beyond higher gas prices.