Operation Epic Fury is peace through strength in action

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President Donald Trump’s decision to launch Operation Epic Fury against Iran has been met with criticism from some conservative commentators and members of Congress. However, if one looks beyond overly simplistic analogies and short-term considerations, it is clear that the operation in Iran is, in many ways, the epitome of Trump’s “peace through strength” approach.