Pentagon's 'Operation Epic Fury' May Be Dead— But 'Sledgehammer' Could Reportedly Be Next As Trump Says I
🔴 Tension RisingBenzinga2026-05-13
The U.S. military is considering renaming the conflict with Iran, potentially shifting from ‘Operation Epic Fury’ to ‘Operation Sledgehammer’ to restart the congressional war authorization clock. President Trump is signaling a potential return to major combat operations, raising concerns about the War Powers Resolution. There are ongoing questions about the cost of the war, with estimates facing scrutiny and debate.