CBS News reports that a U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran began February 28 under the name Operation Epic Fury. President Trump stated on March 1 that the campaign could last four to five weeks and on March 2 that the U.S. was slightly ahead of a four-week schedule. A ceasefire was reached in April according to the same reporting.
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The offensive represents another costly military adventure driven by escalation and regime-change rhetoric, with shifting timelines highlighting improvisational policy.
“Human and diplomatic toll plus risks of wider conflicts”
Trump's handling reflects decisive leadership that confronted aggression and delivered a contained result within the stated four-to-five-week window.
“Projection of resolve and avoidance of prolonged entanglements”
The episode illustrates dangers of unchecked executive power to launch offensives without congressional authorization or focus on individual liberty.
“Expansion of state authority and taxpayer costs”
All perspectives accept an unverified CBS premise and debate leadership or costs while ignoring the lack of evidence on actual military actions or outcomes.
“Collective failure to examine source limitations and missing operational details”
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