Overview

• US forces struck Iran’s nuclear sites to roll back its enrichment program without seeking congressional authorization.
• Trump’s Truth Social post revived talk of regime change in Tehran, reversing earlier assurances from his administration.
• Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance insisted the strikes targeted only Iran’s nuclear capabilities and were not meant to topple its government.
• Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and Congressman Thomas Massie condemned the unilateral action and warned of political and constitutional repercussions.
• Axios reports the White House has approved funding to challenge GOP incumbents who publicly criticized Trump’s Iran strategy, underscoring growing intraparty tensions.