Is the US at war with Iran, and will it put boots on the ground?

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosMarch 4, 2026 at 03:32 AM

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In March 2026, the United States launched Operation Epic Fury, a military campaign involving strikes against Iran. The action, authorized by President Trump, has resulted in at least 787 deaths in Iran and six American service members killed, with 18 injured, as Iran retaliates with attacks on Israel and US assets. The US Defense Secretary reported that a projectile struck a US military position in Kuwait after breaching air defenses. A strike in Iran hit an elementary school, killing 165 students. The situation raises questions about whether the US is effectively at war with Iran, given the constitutional power of Congress to declare war versus the president's authority as commander-in-chief. The legality of the operation is being debated.

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