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Mike Pence’s blunt praise for the men and women carrying out Operation Epic Fury should calm every patriotic American who’s watched four decades of timid foreign policy end in empty talk. As Mr. Pence put it on the air, he gives “them all the credit in the world” for unleashing the overwhelming force necessary to keep America safe — a frank, clear-eyed endorsement of strength over appeasement. That kind of backbone from a leader who understands both politics and principle is exactly what this moment demands.
President Trump authorized the strikes that kicked off Operation Epic Fury after patient diplomacy failed and Iran’s threats and nuclear ambitions became intolerable; this was not some reckless lunge, it was a long-awaited act of national self-defense. The White House has framed the campaign as a precise effort to degrade Tehran’s missile, drone, and command capabilities so they can no longer blackmail the region or the world. Conservatives who have long argued that peace comes through strength see this as the moment when deterrence is restored and American credibility repaired.
Washington’s military leaders have been explicit that the mission is narrowly focused: destroy Iran’s missile production, knock out its offensive naval and drone assets, and eliminate command nodes that threaten U.S. forces and allies. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the operation “laser-focused” and insisted it would not become an endless occupation, a promise Americans deserve to hold the administration accountable for. We should be grateful the Pentagon is insisting on a defined objective rather than open-ended nation-building.
This fight is not abstract — American service members have already paid a terrible price, and families are grieving while the nation watches their sacrifice with heavy hearts. Early reports confirmed U.S. casualties and wounded as the campaign entered its initial days, underscoring the grim reality that defending liberty sometimes demands the highest cost. Every American who loves freedom must stand with those troops and their families, and demand the political courage to see the mission through to a decisive end.
Make no mistake: this is a 21st-century fight, waged with the best of American technology and intelligence — from precision munitions to AI-enabled analysis that multiplies the effectiveness of a small, elite force. Our military’s ability to leverage cutting-edge tools means we can hit hard, hit true, and reduce risks to our people while dismantling the regime’s ability to threaten us again. We should celebrate American innovation in defense and ensure those systems get the funding and freedom to keep us safe.
Allies in the region and in Congress have rallied to the cause, even as some global actors hedged their positions — a reminder that American leadership matters and that friends depend on a strong United States to preserve order. Some partners have chosen not to participate directly, but the coalition of purpose remains clear: defend Americans, defend allies, and deny Iran the means to terrorize and obtain a nuclear arsenal. This coalition-building is itself a conservative victory for common-sense internationalism — friends standing together to blunt an existential threat.
Critics on the left will shriek about “escalation” and “war of choice,” but after 47 years of Iranian-sponsored terror, American patience had limits — and the alternative was to allow a regime that chants death to our country to keep growing stronger. Conservatives understand that weakness invites aggression; fortitude restores peace. If the goal is a safer world and a liberated Iranian people, then decisive action combined with clear exit criteria is the responsible path forward.
Now more than ever, hardworking Americans must back our troops, demand full transparency from leaders about objectives and timelines, and pray for the swift victory that spares further bloodshed. Mike Pence and other conservatives have done the right thing by crediting the brave servicemembers who carry this burden; it’s on the rest of us to match that moral clarity with unwavering support. God bless our troops, and may this operation bring a lasting peace that our nation can be proud of.
