Pentagon considering renaming Iran war 'Operation Sledgehammer' if ceasefire fails - report

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The US military is considering renaming a potential renewed bombing campaign against Iran "Operation Sledgehammer" if the current ceasefire collapses, according to two Pentagon officials cited by NBC News on Tuesday. The rebranding would allow the Trump administration to argue the new operation is separate from Operation Epic Fury—which began in February—and thus avoid triggering the 60-day War Powers Resolution threshold requiring Congressional approval.

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A new operation name could allow the Trump administration to distinguish renewed strikes from Operation Epic Fury, NBC reported.

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