Some short follow up commentary on Operation Epic Fury
Posted By RichC on March 6, 2026
Last weekend TheHustings editor requested my commentary on the beginning of Operation Epic Fury. The ambitious military action has plenty of opinion and political “sidemanship” … not that President Trump needs another issue to trigger Democrats (or in this case some who are of the America First voting block). Personally, I’ve recognized the imminent threat that Iran has grown into for the last half century and knew it was just a matter of time before someone would need to address the problem. Thankfully in this case it was before the regime running the country could arm their weapons or their terror proxies with something nuclear.
Here’s my response to the editor request for 100 words:
The U.S. and Israeli military are performing magnificently – “about a 15” on a scale of 10, according to President Trump. Secretary of War Hegseth’s 8-week timeline seems achievable, given the decisive strikes that have crippled Iran’s nuclear sites and proxy networks. This preemptive action wasn’t about regime change or bowing to Benjamin Netanyahu, but about preventing future threats from a regime bent on nuclear armament and exporting terror. As a result of Operation Epic Fury, the Iranian people themselves – along with those living under constant threat across the Middle East – will be far safer. A short campaign to restore deterrence, without endless entanglement, safeguards America … and it was long overdue.
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