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Pence Defends Trump's Iran Strikes Amid Divided Opinions

3/16/2026

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Vice President Mike Pence defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran as part of a strategy to counter a 47-year threat.
Pence said Operation Epic Fury targets Iranian military assets and is not isolationist, but necessary for deterrence.
He said opinion is divided, with 45% opposing the strikes.
Pence labeled critics a "fringe" minority and said Republicans broadly support the initiative to secure U.S. interests and Israel's safety.

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Vice President Mike Pence defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran as part of a strategy to counter a 47-year threat.
Pence said Operation Epic Fury targets Iranian military assets and is not isolationist, but necessary for deterrence.
He said opinion is divided, with 45% opposing the strikes.
Pence labeled critics a "fringe" minority and said Republicans broadly support the initiative to secure U.S. interests and Israel's safety.