Iran Retaliates Against US-Israeli Strikes as Trump Promises Quick Victory
Key Takeaways
- US and Israel launched air and missile strikes on Iran's military infrastructure on Feb 28.
- Trump said the Iran war could end quickly, promising a swift victory.
- Coverage notes GOP divisions over US involvement in the Iran war.
US-Israeli Strikes Kill Hundreds Including Schoolchildren
US and Israeli forces launched Operation Epic Fury, striking targets across Iran.
The Pentagon confirmed six US service members killed.
The Iranian Red Crescent reported at least 201 dead, including 153 killed at a girls' school in Minab.
Iran retaliated by closing the Strait of Hormuz and striking Israel, killing 11 people.
Iran Strikes Saudi Oil; Economy Sputters
Iran struck Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq oil processing facility.
Saudi Aramco cut output by five million barrels per day.
The Dow Jones plunged 3.5%, with oil prices surging 15% overnight.
Trump insisted the war would be over pretty quickly.
Trump Doubles Down Amid Rising US Casualties
Trump framed the war as a short-term excursion.
He claimed 80 percent of Iran's missile launchers were wiped out.
Senator Graham questioned whether to honor a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia.
Polls indicated only 27% of Americans approved the strikes.
Republican Divides and Global Shock
Tucker Carlson aired a video signaling cracks within the Republican coalition.
The video was viewed more than two million times in 48 hours.
The war's economic and political tolls were escalating even as Trump pressed ahead.
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