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Trump’s Iran strikes set off bipartisan war powers revolt on Capitol Hill

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US President Donald Trump speaks to announce that the US had begun "major combat operations" in Iran, in an unknown location, in this screengrab from a video released February 28, 2026. Israel and the US conducted strikes on Iran on Saturday, February 28, 2026. (photo credit: Donald Trump via Truth Social/Handout via REUTERS )
Operation Epic Fury began early Saturday, with Trump confirming US strikes on Iran alongside Israel, igniting debate in Washington over escalation and presidential authority.