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The American military has struck Iranian missile and naval facilities with heavy, precision munitions this month, showing once again that when our nation acts, it acts with overwhelming force and clarity of purpose. These were not token strikes but coordinated attacks that used deep-penetrating weapons to take out hardened targets tied to Iran’s ability to launch missiles and threaten global commerce.
Let’s be clear about the tools used: the U.S. has employed bunker-buster munitions designed to defeat underground and fortified missile sites — weapons in the 2,000- to 5,000-pound class and larger Massive Ordnance Penetrators have been part of the arsenal planners relied on. These are not toys; they were developed precisely for adversaries who hide dangerous capabilities beneath mountains and concrete, and using them sent an unmistakable message to Tehran.
The strikes hit a wide array of targets, from missile storage bunkers to naval mine depots on islands that threaten international shipping lanes, degrading Iran’s ability to project power across the Gulf. U.S. command briefs describe the operations as wide-ranging and effective at denying Iran the immediate capability to mass-launch missiles and maritime threats that could choke off the world’s energy lifelines.
Meanwhile, President Trump publicly pressed NATO and other allies to step up — even on basic, tangible contributions like minesweeper capabilities to keep the Strait of Hormuz open — and the silence from many partner capitals was deafening. It is shameful that while American lives and global commerce are at stake, too many supposed allies hesitate to put assets where they matter most; national security cannot survive forever on American muscle alone.
Make no mistake, this is the kind of decisive action conservatives have long argued for: clear objectives, overwhelming means, and the political will to use them. We should not apologize for defending American interests, our allies, or the free flow of commerce; cowardice or dithering only invites further aggression and higher costs down the road.
That said, the fog of war is real and the risks are high — reports of tragic civilian casualties and intelligence failures demand accountability and a sober after-action review. Patriots can support strong defense while still demanding that our commanders and intelligence agencies learn every lesson and minimize harm to noncombatants in future operations.
To the hardworking Americans who pay the bills and wave the flags: stand behind our troops, demand that Congress fully fund the Navy and mine-countermeasure capabilities we need, and insist our allies finally shoulder their share. This nation must remain the last, best bulwark against chaos and tyranny, and right now that means supporting a strategy of strength until peace is secured.
