Iran ; explosions across Tehran following Israeli and US strikes, 28 February 2026

[Simply Southern]

I disagree. This military action did not go through Congress. IMO

He has 60days before he needs Congressional approval.
Many presidents have used this.

Presidents don't always need Congressional approval for military actions -- just ask Obama

After the U.S. bombed Iran's nuclear facilities, there are questions about whether or not a president needs Congress to approve military actions.

cbsaustin.com

….
After the United States bombed Iran's nuclear facilities on Saturday evening, there are questions about whether or not a president needs Congress to approve military actions.

Even Republicans were criticizing the bombing of Iran.

…. For context, former President Barack Obama didn't have congressional approval when he dropped more than 25,000 bombs in at least seven nations in 2016.

Why didn't Obama need approval​

More than a decade ago in 2014, legal experts said Obama had the authority to launch airstrikes in Syria without congressional approval.

He basically did what he needed to do because ISIS terrorists were targeting the U.S.

At the time, a White House spokesman said since ISIS was targeting the U.S. and posing "a threat to Americans in the region and could potentially, down the line, pose a broader threat to American interests and our allies around the globe," Obama didn't need to seek Congressional Approval.

Plus, Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., said asking Congress would lead to chaos.

I see no reason to come to Congress because, if he does, it’ll just become a circus,” Cohen told PBS

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Obama hasn’t been the president for almost 10 years. The Trump administration bombed Iran 3 days ago. I will never understand the constant need to bring up Obama, Biden, Hilary, Jimmy Carter every time there’s a discussion about current events happening under the Trump administration. All MOO.

Constantly. Followers have been "trained" to spout the blame to other presidents. Its in the playbook, and mastered by the Master of the Playbook.

of course, MOO... but blaming the past is constantly in the news.

 

[MassGuy]

I believe he’s just quoting the article shared here earlier about the Pentagon telling Congress there was no imminent threat of Iran striking any US targets prior to Trump bombing them.

Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say

Trump administration officials acknowledged in closed-door briefings with congressional staff on Sunday that there was no intelligence suggesting Iran planned to attack U.S. forces first, two people familiar with the matter said.

www.reuters.com

Yup, and I absolutely believe that to be true.

You do not wait until threat are "imminent," but you also don't claim they are unless that is true. No need to make that statement, when the facts alone are compelling enough.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

I raised it because you had commented on Trump firing Generals. I merely pointed out that Obama had fired far more. Thus, Trumps actions were not out of the ordinary.

DBM...

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Yes
He cut 20% of 4 star generals
A purge of over a dozen top leaders including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, the vice chief head of Global strike command and the Air Force Special ops command as an example
I highly doubt he has any respect an it’s well known he had no experience

Thanks!!!
Was about to post the same info.....

please please state your opine.
Save our Thread. Save our Thread!!!

 

[nhmemorymaker]

The commanders on the ground are not appointed by the President.

Your point is completely undercut by the success of this operation.

You’re inadvertently making the argument that Trump is some sort of military genius, when again, this is being executed by career military leaders in theater.

He does not hand pick battlefield commanders. That’s not how it works at all.

I am really trying to follow your opinions here, as well as others.... I agree with much, I disagree with much.
But, in my opinion, this following statement seems, well, seems full of hubris.

Your point is completely undercut by the success of this operation.


Yes, George W. Bush’s May 1, 2003, "Mission Accomplished" speech was widely considered too early, acting as a premature declaration of victory that preceded years of violent insurgency, sectarian war, and instability. While intended to mark the end of major combat operations, the declaration became a symbol of hubris, with the vast majority of U.S. and Iraqi casualties occurring after the speech.

restating: in my opinion

 

[Lebowski]

Al Qaeda is a terrorist entity. Iran is a terror regime (acting themselves, Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis).

Only one of them is a state actor, and the long term risks are far greater.

if we're going by state actors, i can name five or six that have killed more than 1000 americans. and most or all used tactics we would call terrorism.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

President Trump is. Do you honestly believe he is not listening to his advisors?

I think you should research your question.

As of early March 2026, President Trump is actively navigating advice from his inner circle regarding a, at times, contradictory, aggressive campaign against Iran, balancing calls for "big" action with warnings of significant risks. While some advisers, like Gen. Dan Caine, have warned of potential for a prolonged conflict and casualties, Trump has relied on a small group—including Vice President JD Vance and special envoys—to guide strategy, at times favoring more direct, intense military options over diplomatic caution.

NBC News +1

 

[missy1974]

Google controls what its AI says about Trump. Restrictive.

As of late 2025 and early 2026, reports indicate a complex and shifting relationship between Google and the second Trump administration, with evidence suggesting that Google's AI tools have been adjusted to handle queries regarding Donald Trump differently than other political figures.

I don't use googles AI as a rule, but thanks!

It is likely I was not able to find it because he never said it would only be 2-3 days. Someone was able to link the article that was most likely being relied upon for that info.

Trump Says He's Weighing Several ‘Off Ramps’ From Iran Strike: ‘I Can Go Long’

President Donald Trump told Axios it will take Iranians "several years to recover from this attack."

uk.news.yahoo.com

The U.S military is preparing for the possibility of a weeks-long operation on Iran, according to two U.S. officials who spoke to Reuters.

However, Trump told Axios that the timeline of a planned U.S.-Israeli bombing operation, which would last at least five days, could change, with one factor being whether or not Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Do you know how many Generals and Admirals Obama fired?

dbm.

 

[Jade]

There’s just a complete lack of understanding as to how the US military operates.

Like this? Like it always has?

https://www.war.gov/About/

Trump's Commander in Chief duties are reflected in the Pentagon’s 2026 NDS. A 180 degree turn from the last about 80 years of established national defense principles.

It’s in the memorandum that is to be adhered to [some of this has fallen by the wayside already?]:


MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR PENTAGON LEADERSHIP COMMANDERS OF THE COMBATANT COMMANDS DEFENSE AGENCY AND DOW FIELD ACTIVITY DIRECTORS

SUBJECT: 2026 National Defense Strategy

These past leaders neglected and often actively undermined our warfighters' warrior ethos and our military's core, irreplaceable role-fighting, winning, and thereby deterring the wars that really matter to our people. Consequently, President Trump entered office with the nation on the precipice of disastrous wars for which we were unprepared. President Trump has decisively changed that, courageously putting Americans first to truly make America great once again. Under his leadership, the United States has the world's strongest, most lethal, and most capable military-indeed, the most powerful military that this world has ever seen. No longer will the Department be distracted by interventionism, endless wars, regime change, and nation building.

…

The 2026 National Defense Strategy shows how. This Strategy reflects President Trump's historic approach to our nation's defense. It must be carried out thoroughly, rapidly, and comprehensively. All Department of War components will adhere to the guidance and direction enclosed.

…

To that end, DoW will empower regional allies and partners to take primary responsibility for deterring and defending against Iran and its proxies, including by strongly backing Israel’s efforts to defend itself; deepening cooperation with our Arabian Gulf partners; and enabling integration between Israel and our Arabian Gulf partners, building on President Trump’s historic initiative, the Abraham Accords. As we do, DoW will maintain our ability to take focused, decisive action to defend U.S. interests.


https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/23/2003864773/-1/-1/0/2026-NATIONAL-DEFENSE-STRATEGY.PDF



All IMO

 

[MassGuy]

I am really trying to follow your opinions here, as well as others.... I agree with much, I disagree with much.
But, in my opinion, this following statement seems, well, seems full of hubris.

Your point is completely undercut by the success of this operation.


Yes, George W. Bush’s May 1, 2003, "Mission Accomplished" speech was widely considered too early, acting as a premature declaration of victory that preceded years of violent insurgency, sectarian war, and instability. While intended to mark the end of major combat operations, the declaration became a symbol of hubris, with the vast majority of U.S. and Iraqi casualties occurring after the speech.

restating: in my opinion

There is absolutely no comparison between that ground war, conducted for dubious reasons, and an aerial assault designed to severely degrade Iran’s capability to wage terror, a capability that is being put on display right here (hitting numerous civilian areas in Gulf states).

This is not Iraq. Our posture and goals are completely different.

If there is regime change, it will be the Iranian people executing that, not US or Israeli forces on the ground.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday lauded U.S. strikes in Iran and said Cuba is “next.”

“Cuba’s next. They’re going to follow this communist dictatorship in Cuba. Their days are numbered,” Graham said during an appearance on Fox News’s “Sunday Night in America.”

“The Iranian regime, the mother ship of international terrorism is about to collapse. The captain of the ship, the ayatollah, is stone-cold dead,” he added

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5763214-graham-lauds-us-iran-strikes/

 

[MassGuy]

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Like this? Like it always has?

https://www.war.gov/About/

Trump's Commander in Chief duties are reflected in the Pentagon’s 2026 NDS. A 180 degree turn from the last about 80 years of established national defense principles.

It’s in the memorandum that is to be adhered to [some of this has fallen by the wayside already?]:


MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR PENTAGON LEADERSHIP COMMANDERS OF THE COMBATANT COMMANDS DEFENSE AGENCY AND DOW FIELD ACTIVITY DIRECTORS

SUBJECT: 2026 National Defense Strategy

These past leaders neglected and often actively undermined our warfighters' warrior ethos and our military's core, irreplaceable role-fighting, winning, and thereby deterring the wars that really matter to our people. Consequently, President Trump entered office with the nation on the precipice of disastrous wars for which we were unprepared. President Trump has decisively changed that, courageously putting Americans first to truly make America great once again. Under his leadership, the United States has the world's strongest, most lethal, and most capable military-indeed, the most powerful military that this world has ever seen. No longer will the Department be distracted by interventionism, endless wars, regime change, and nation building.

…

The 2026 National Defense Strategy shows how. This Strategy reflects President Trump's historic approach to our nation's defense. It must be carried out thoroughly, rapidly, and comprehensively. All Department of War components will adhere to the guidance and direction enclosed.

…

To that end, DoW will empower regional allies and partners to take primary responsibility for deterring and defending against Iran and its proxies, including by strongly backing Israel’s efforts to defend itself; deepening cooperation with our Arabian Gulf partners; and enabling integration between Israel and our Arabian Gulf partners, building on President Trump’s historic initiative, the Abraham Accords. As we do, DoW will maintain our ability to take focused, decisive action to defend U.S. interests.


https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/23/2003864773/-1/-1/0/2026-NATIONAL-DEFENSE-STRATEGY.PDF



All IMO

This has nothing to do with how war is waged in theater, and how combat decisions are made and carried out.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Under the guidance of Military Intelligence, the Air Force completed a strike targeting dozens of command centers of the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran.

As part of the sortie, the IDF struck command centers and bases of internal security forces subordinate to the Iranian terror regime, which are responsible for suppressing protests against the regime, including through the use of violence and the arrest of civilians. The strike on these bases deepens the damage to the regime's suppression capabilities.

In addition, the IDF struck more than 10 command centers of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence, the central intelligence body of the terror regime, and the headquarters of the "Quds Force" unit. The strikes targeted command centers where Military Intelligence identified activity by regime soldiers.

Alongside this, the Air Force continued to strike ground-to-ground missile launchers, sites used to produce weaponry for Iranian forces, as well as additional sites of the Revolutionary Guards.

The completed strike deepens the damage to the Iranian terror regime. The IDF will continue to strike the regime's systems and operatives wherever they operate.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2028547479424184411

@MassGuy ..... are you getting the data here from the WSJ article.... I can't get into it, but it seems to have this data.
Can you share more?

 

[MassGuy]

@MassGuy ..... are you getting the data here from the WSJ article.... I can't get into it, but it seems to have this data.
Can you share more?

This is from the Israeli Air Force Twitter account, not the WSJ, unless you’re referring to something else.

 

[missy1974]

I think you should research your question.

As of early March 2026, President Trump is actively navigating advice from his inner circle regarding a, at times, contradictory, aggressive campaign against Iran, balancing calls for "big" action with warnings of significant risks. While some advisers, like Gen. Dan Caine, have warned of potential for a prolonged conflict and casualties, Trump has relied on a small group—including Vice President JD Vance and special envoys—to guide strategy, at times favoring more direct, intense military options over diplomatic caution.
View attachment 649609NBC News +1

link to this? is this an opinion?

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Iran accused Israel and the United States on Monday of having attacked its nuclear facility at Natanz, one of the main targets of the previous conflict between the three countries last June.

“The criminal regimes of the United States and Israel, pursuing their aggression, again targeted the Natanz nuclear site on Sunday afternoon in two brutal attacks,” Iran’s atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said in a letter to the UN’s nuclear watchdog quoted by state news agency IRNA.

The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog said earlier on Monday his agency had “no indication” that any nuclear installations were damaged or hit in Iran following US and Israeli strikes on the country.

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2026/03/02/iran-says-us-and-israel-struck-natanz-nuclear-facility-in-brutal-attacks-

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Is there any support for you assertions?
Obama did more than what you allege, relieving over 190 top officers of duty.

Obama's Military Coup Purges 197 Officers In Five Years

Defense: What the president calls "my military" is being cleansed of any officer suspected of disloyalty to or disagreement with the administration on matters of policy or force structure, leaving... Read More

www.investors.com

This is an editorial written by someone in Trumps admin first term.
and
Investor's Business Daily (IBD) holds a right-leaning, conservative editorial stance.

Is this media source even allowable here?

 

[nhmemorymaker]

link to this? is this an opinion?

Says from NBC news...

Based on NBC News reporting and related coverage, Trump is relying on a small, tight circle of advisors regarding Iran, focusing on direct military action while sidelining others.

NBC News +3