Pentagon Planning To Rename Iran War ‘Operation Sledgehammer’ If US Restarts Bombing Campaign
Pentagon weighing new operation name to restart 1973 War Powers Resolution clock if Iran bombing campaign resumes.
- On Tuesday, NBC News reported that the Pentagon is considering renaming the military campaign against Iran from "Operation Epic Fury" to "Operation Sledgehammer," potentially restarting the 60-day congressional authorization clock.
- Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the president must notify Congress within 48 hours of combat or face a 60-day withdrawal deadline; Trump's offensive operations paused after 40 days, and officials argue the time limit remains active.
- President Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal, mediated by Pakistan, as "totally unacceptable," and on Monday, he described the ceasefire as being on "massive life support" while planning meetings regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- With more firepower and capability than in February, the United States military presence in the region has grown; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth noted the military replaced and rearmed assets, positioning the U.S. to resume full-scale operations.
- Trump leaves for Beijing on Tuesday to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, a trip viewed as a priority given China's role as the top purchaser of Iranian oil, while the conflict's $29 billion cost remains a major point of contention.
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The US military is officially considering renaming the war with Iran "Operation Hammer" in case the current ceasefire breaks down and US President Donald Trump decides to resume major combat operations. According to two US officials, such a move would allow the Trump administration to bypass Congress and renew the 60-day deadline for approving military action, NBC News reports. Discussions about replacing the name "Operation Epic Fury" with "Ope…
With a simple change of name, the Pentagon apparently wants to eliminate the Congress's obligation to approve – while Trump already declares the ceasefire with Iran clinically dead. That's behind "Operation Sledgehammer".
Sources: Iran War May Soon Be 'Operation Sledgehammer'
The Pentagon is gaming out more than military moves if the shaky Iran ceasefire falls apart—it's also workshopping a fresh war name, sources tell NBC News . Two US officials say the Pentagon is considering dubbing any renewed campaign "Operation Sledgehammer," replacing "Operation Epic Fury," the label for the conflict...
The United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran, bringing Operation Epic Fury to an end. However, Tehran is still refusing to surrender. Follow the latest developments regarding the war in the Middle East in our live blog.
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