Overview
- President Donald Trump announced a "major combat operation" against Iran, saying the goal is to eliminate imminent threats and accusing Tehran of refusing to renounce nuclear ambitions.
- Democratic Senator Tim Kaine condemned the decision as a colossal mistake, questioned the president’s mental fitness, and urged the Senate to return for a vote on his War Powers Resolution.
- Reporting before the attack described objections from senior military advisers, including Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine, who warned about depleted munitions and limited allied backing.
- Some critics called for consideration of the 25th Amendment to remove the president, a process that has never been used.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune praised the strikes, thanked Secretary Rubio for updates, and said administration officials would brief all senators on the operations.