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Trump's Unilateral Strikes Signal Shift in U.S. Military Policy

3/19/2026

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On March 6–8, 2026, the United States conducted military attacks on Ecuador, Iran, and Somalia, spanning three continents.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said, "We’re using it more than I’d like."
Critics argue the attacks lacked congressional authorization.
The events signal a shift in U.S. military engagement without formal declarations of war.

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Story summary

On March 6–8, 2026, the United States conducted military attacks on Ecuador, Iran, and Somalia, spanning three continents.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said, "We’re using it more than I’d like."
Critics argue the attacks lacked congressional authorization.
The events signal a shift in U.S. military engagement without formal declarations of war.