Trump Administration Defends Iran Strike Amid Skepticism on Capitol Hill
- Last weekend, the U.S. and Israel hit Iran's Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan; Greenway called the operation 'extremely successful' in delaying Iran's nuclear program.
- Operation Rising Lion planning began after Netanyahu’s February visit, with U.S. participation finalized days before the strikes, according to Israeli officials.
- Greenway stated the U.S. and Israel had full freedom of action, with Natanz destroyed and Fordow heavily damaged, indicating significant operational success.
- Following the classified briefing, Republicans claimed Iran’s nuclear program was significantly delayed, while Democrats warned it’s too early to confirm the full impact.
- The Senate is expected to vote next week on a War Powers resolution requiring Trump to seek congressional approval before military action against Iran, as Senator Kaine pushes for a vote.
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Trump administration defends Iran strike amid skepticism on Capitol Hill
Trump administration officials briefed Senators on the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, defending the strike's effectiveness despite leaked intelligence suggesting limited impact.


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