politics
March 30, 2026
Trump went to war with Iran alone
On the morning of Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, killing supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several senior military officials. It was audacious, dramatic, consequential, and executed entirely on President Donald Trump‘s terms.
TL;DR
- The U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran on Feb. 28, resulting in the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei and other officials.
- The operation was executed entirely on President Donald Trump's terms, with no prior consultation with Congress or allies.
- Gas prices have surged over 30% due to Iran's near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Economists predict retail gas prices could reach $4.36 per gallon by May, impacting consumer finances and potentially the midterm elections.
- Trump has criticized NATO and European allies for not providing support after the strikes.
- The article suggests Trump intentionally sequenced the operation to claim credit for success and assign blame for failure.
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