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The American-led strikes that began on Feb. 28, 2026 were not timid gestures — they were decisive action taken after decades of Iranian aggression and deception, and they changed the strategic map overnight. Washington and our Israeli partners struck hard at Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure, an operation that, according to multiple reports, included the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a fact that underscores the seriousness of what has transpired. Patriotic Americans should feel that our nation finally answered years of insults and attacks with the kind of strength our enemies respect.
On shows like Carl Higbie’s FRONTLINE, veterans and service-minded guests have been blunt about what ordinary citizens ought to feel: relief that our military is willing to do what it must and anger that prior administrations allowed Iran to fester. Newsmax has been a platform for voices insisting the strikes were overdue and necessary to protect American lives and interests, and those voices reflect a proud, long-suffering strand of patriotism that refuses to apologize for winning. The message from those who’ve served is simple — back the troops and back decisive policy, not the hand-wringing of our adversaries’ enablers.
A soldier’s perspective — the one Higbie highlighted — is not sentimental about diplomatic niceties when American lives and regional stability are on the line; it’s straightforward, gritty, and unapologetic. When troops who saw repeated Iranian-sponsored attacks overseas describe Tehran’s actions as a “slap in the face,” they’re speaking for millions who have watched Iran bankroll terrorists, attack our bases, and threaten global commerce for decades. To ignore that view is to betray the very people who stood in harm’s way and paid the price so we could live in peace.
To conservatives who have long argued that strength prevents war, this moment vindicates that creed — but it also demands vigilance. Republican lawmakers and former defense officials on outlets like Newsmax have urged sustained pressure to ensure the regime cannot rebuild its military and nuclear capacity, insisting that a one-off strike without follow-through risks letting the cancer return. If we are to protect American families and keep the peace, policymakers must turn this tactical victory into a strategic outcome that removes Iran’s ability to export terror.
Finally, hardworking Americans need to balance pride in our military with clear-eyed realism about the costs ahead, both human and economic. Leadership means supporting the mission, supplying the troops, and holding the political class accountable for a coherent endgame while standing united against those who would cheerlead for our enemies. If we stand firm, honor our fallen, and insist our commanders have what they need to finish the job, the United States can emerge safer and more respected — and that’s the outcome every patriot should demand.
