Overview
- President Trump announced a “massive and ongoing” operation and warned Iranians that “bombs will be dropping everywhere,” with Israeli officials confirming their participation to “remove threats.”
- Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said its forces had commenced a decisive response, with Iranian media reporting attacks on multiple U.S. bases across the Persian Gulf, including in the UAE and Qatar, a situation still developing.
- News outlets cited reports of significant civilian casualties in Iran, including claims that a girls’ school was hit and dozens of children were killed, figures not independently verified in the coverage provided.
- Former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene accused Trump of betraying his “America First” promises, joining critics like Tucker Carlson, while the Republican National Committee and pro-Trump allies such as Laura Loomer voiced support.
- Republican Representative Thomas Massie vowed to seek a congressional vote on war powers, and analysts warned the strikes pose election-year risks for Republicans given voter focus on the economy and cost of living.