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The United States initiated Operation Epic Fury against Iran

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Use of force
Posture:
Presidentially directed military operation — legality contested

Official records state that Trump directed the operation beginning February 28. The administration later invoked individual and collective self-defense; congressional critics and international-law analysts argued the campaign lacked congressional authorization and a sufficient UN Charter self-defense basis. Those competing positions have not been reduced here to a judicial finding.

Dated sources

  1. — White House (Primary administration account)
  2. — Just Security (Independent expert legal analysis)
  3. — U.S. Naval Institute (Report reproducing Congressional Research Service material)

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The United States initiated Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Donaldtrumpler.com. https://donaldtrumpler.com/records/2026-02-28-operation-epic-fury-began/

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