Full coverage of the United States' military operations against Iran, including Trump's presidential address, Pentagon briefings, Congressional reactions, carrier group deployments, and the domestic political fallout.
"My fellow Americans — tonight, I ordered the United States Armed Forces to conduct precision strikes against Iran's nuclear weapons program and military infrastructure. This operation, conducted jointly with our ally Israel, is called Operation Shield of Judah. We are ending this nuclear threat once and for all. Major combat operations are underway. No American lives have been lost. We will not tolerate a nuclear-armed Iran."
"The President acted decisively to protect American national security. Iran's nuclear ambitions left us no choice. Congress stands behind our troops."
"The President launched a war without Congressional authorization. This is an unconstitutional act of aggression that puts American lives at risk."
"We need to see the intelligence that justified this strike. The American people deserve transparency, not another Middle East quagmire."
"Iran was months away from a nuclear weapon. Diplomacy failed. Sometimes strength is the only language tyrants understand."
"I'm introducing a War Powers Resolution to reassert Congressional authority. The President cannot wage war on his own."
"The Abraham Accords made this coalition possible. Israel and our Gulf allies are safer tonight. This is peace through strength."