President Trump announced Saturday that the U.S. has commenced “major combat operations in Iran,” dubbed “Operation Epic Fury,” in a joint military effort with Israel. This action has sharply divided Republicans, with some, like Rep. Thomas Massie, opposing the war and vowing to force a congressional vote, arguing it violates the Constitution. Others, such as Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Katie Britt, have voiced strong support, hailing the operation and Trump’s leadership as a potentially transformative moment for the Middle East. Conservative critics, including former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and podcaster Tucker Carlson, have decried the move, emphasizing the “America First” platform and the principle of avoiding foreign wars.
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The article details a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, which commenced with bombings on a Saturday morning. One strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in Minab reportedly killed at least 100 children, with dozens still unaccounted for, marking a devastating mass casualty event. Across the country, Iranians expressed a mix of terror and hope, with some relief at the long-expected strikes potentially leading to political change, but tempered by fears of further civilian casualties in a nation already suffering from recent bloodshed. Amidst the attacks, many citizens were caught between sheltering or rushing to find loved ones, having prepared for weeks for such a scenario by stockpiling essential supplies.
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