The Difference Between Declaring War & Making War Which Belongs to Commander-In-Chief

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Barbara Boyd, 28 February 2026



Barbara Boyd argues that the U.S. and Israel’s major combat operations against Iran, announced by President Trump as Operation Epic Fury, are being miscast as “Iraq 2.0” and “regime change.” She cites Trump’s message to Iranians to “take over your government” and JD Vance’s statement that there is “no chance” of a years-long Middle East war, framing the strikes as targeted to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions rather than an occupation. Barbara shows Iran’s leadership has long served a British-centered financial system rooted in the 1908 BP oil concession, reinforced by events such as the 1953 Mossadegh coup and the 1979 revolution. She says Trump’s recent policies—Abraham Accords, the “Board of Peace,” Gulf investment redirection, and designating the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorists—aim to dismantle that system, with Iran as the final obstacle amid escalating retaliatory strikes across the Gulf.
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Countries Hosting US Military Assets Reported Iranian Missile Attacks on Their Territories

… high-end hotel on Palm Jumeirah, one of the emirate’s top tourist attractions, was hit by parts of a missile that was either intercepted or got knocked off its trajectory
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US Secret Service, 28 February 2026

… enforcement.

The US Secret Service says it's "actively monitoring the situation in Iran" and remains in close coordination with our federal and local partners.

"The agency’s protective model is designed to be adaptable to meet the needs of the current security environment and ensure the continued safety of our protectees, protective sites and the surrounding communities.

"While we do not discuss our specific protective measures for operational security reasons, the public may notice an increased law enforcement and federal presence around U.S. Secret Service protected sites.

Any temporary traffic or pedestrian impacts will be communicated by our local law enforcement partners."
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Benjamin Netanyahu, 28 February 2026

… Good week, my brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel.

This morning, Israel and the United States set out on a joint operation to remove the existential threat to Israel from the Ayatollahs' regime in Iran.

I told you: The operation will continue as long as necessary, and patience is also required.

I thank my friend, President Donald Trump, for his leadership. I spoke with him again this morning and I commend the close cooperation between us.

We will not allow a murderous terrorist regime to arm itself with nuclear weapons. We will continue to strike at the targets of the terrorist regime and remove the threat.

And I also appeal to the citizens of Iran: Do not miss the opportunity. Unite together for your future and your freedom.

Citizens of Israel, continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command. Together we will stand firm.

The people of Israel live. 馃嚠馃嚤
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Boston Public Library, 28 February 2026

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Franklin Graham, 28 February 2026

… haven’t had a president who had the guts to take them on. Thank you Mr. President for standing up to bring this evil empire to an end.
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Michigan Senator Slotkin

Dear Detroit -

Your double-talking Senator has caved. She immediately attacks President Trump’s courageous decision to take out the Iranian Regime.

Remember this…Her instincts to criticize this decision means she is willing to play politics with your issues.

She isn’t helping.

Richard Grenell

… families. Likewise, many Michiganders have family in the Middle East who are at risk right now as Iran is striking a number of countries. We pray for their safety as well.

As a former CIA officer who served three tours in Iraq, I have no love lost for the Iranian government. They’re a state sponsor of terror, responsible for the deaths of Americans. I saw it up close in Iraq and elsewhere.

But issues of war and peace should be treated with the utmost consequence. And President Trump hasn’t made his case to the American people. He hasn’t laid out the goals or the imminent threat posed by Iran that justifies risking a wider regional war. And he hasn’t followed the Constitution and brought this issue before Congress before committing our nation to war.

Most elected leaders — including President Trump himself — have condemned the rush to war without clear goals in the past. He owes the American people the same thing he was demanding of previous presidents if he’s going to put lives at risk. And Congress should come back to Washington to debate these issues.
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Mark Carney, 28 February 2026

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Tel Aviv, 28 February 2026

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