Trending Now - Trump and US Lawmakers Address Iran's Escalating Attacks

WHO:

U.S. President Donald Trump

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (confirmed killed)

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York)

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York)

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana)

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego (D)

Connecticut Representative Jim Himes (D)

Indiana Senator Todd Young (R)

Indiana Senator Jim Banks (R)

Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie (R)

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell (R)

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul (R)

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer

New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen

New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan

North Carolina Senator Ted Budd

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis (R)

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno (R)

Ohio Senator Jon Husted (R)

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman (D)

Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin (D)

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson (R)

WHAT:

Trump warned Iran not to escalate attacks, stating the U.S. would respond with "a force that has never been seen before."

Iran's parliament speaker called U.S. and Israeli leaders "filthy criminals" and threatened "devastating blows."

The U.S. and Israel launched a military operation named "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran.

The operation targeted Revolutionary Guard command facilities, air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields.

Trump confirmed the death of Khamenei as a result of the strikes.

U.S. military reported no casualties and minimal damage at U.S. bases despite Iranian missile and drone attacks.

Congress was notified of the strikes as required by law, specifically the Gang of Eight.

WHERE:

Iran

U.S. military bases in the Middle East

Offices of Iran's Supreme Leader

WHEN:

The warning from Trump was made on February 28, 2026.

The military operation began on February 28, 2026.

Khamenei's death was confirmed on February 28, 2026.

The strikes occurred during the holy fasting month of Ramadan in 2026.

WHY:

The operation aimed to prevent Iran from threatening U.S. national security interests and to destroy its missile capabilities.

Trump called for anti-regime protesters in Iran to take over the government.

HOW:

The U.S. military conducted a joint operation with Israel, involving airstrikes on Iranian military targets.

Notifications to Congress were made regarding the military action, specifically to the Gang of Eight, which includes congressional leaders required to be briefed on classified matters.

In a significant escalation of tensions, President Trump warned Iran on February 28 that any further attacks would be met with an unprecedented response, as the U.S. and Israel launched "Operation Epic Fury," targeting key military sites in Iran. The operation resulted in the confirmed death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while U.S. military officials reported no casualties and minimal damage at their bases despite Iranian missile and drone strikes. Congress was promptly notified of the military action, fulfilling legal requirements to inform the Gang of Eight, as Trump urged anti-regime protesters in Iran to take control of their government.