Trump authorizes Operation Epic Fury against Iran without congressional approval

President Donald Trump authorized U.S. Central Command to launch Operation Epic Fury, a sustained military campaign against Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure, without seeking prior congressional authorization. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper oversaw the operation, which began with airstrikes on Iranian enrichment facilities. The War Powers Resolution's 60-day clock began running on February 28, requiring congressional authorization or troop withdrawal by April 29, 2026 — a deadline Congress allowed to pass without acting.