President Donald Trump's latest operation in Iran is part of a broader strategy to disrupt Iran's ability to threaten the U.S. and its allies, while also weakening hostile powers that depend on Iran. The operation, Operation Epic Fury, was announced by President Donald Trump on Feb. 28 as part of his broader "peace through strength" foreign policy. Security experts argue that a decisive strike on Iran could reshape the Middle East and America’s posture towards larger adversaries like China and Russia. The White House has also outlined evolving objectives for the conflict, suggesting it is intended to do far more than simply punish Tehran. This follows earlier strikes on Iran in June under Operation Midnight Hammer, which the administration claimed had destroyed key nuclear facilities. However, there are concerns that the operation contradicts the president’ anti-war campaign pledges, and questions remain about the timing of the operation.