Mellor supports Operation Epic Fury as aid to the Iranian people
Vic MellorRepublican candidate for U.S. House in Rhode Island's 2nd district.
Mellor defends Operation Epic Fury as a response to repression by Iran’s government and praises Trump for answering the Iranian people’s need for help.
“This is about a people who have been crying out for help while their government butchered them — and a President who finally answered.”
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Other statements by Vic Mellor in this case
- Mellor defends Operation Epic Fury and deterrenceLater: Defended or excused
- Mellor says he wholeheartedly supports the Iran warLater: Defended or excused
- Vic Mellor would vote no on a war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against IranLater: Defended or excused
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Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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His original campaign Instagram caption names Operation Epic Fury and the American troops carrying it out. He cites the regime’s repression, attacks and pursuit of nuclear weapons. He urges support for American service members and freedom for Iranians, presenting the military action as a response to the regime.
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His original campaign Instagram caption names Operation Epic Fury and the American troops carrying it out. He cites the regime’s repression, attacks and pursuit of nuclear weapons.
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He urges support for American service members and freedom for Iranians, presenting the military action as a response to the regime.
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The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. Mellor defends Operation Epic Fury as a response to repression by Iran’s government and praises Trump for answering the Iranian people’s need for help.
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The Dispute Index. "Mellor supports Operation Epic Fury as aid to the Iranian people". First published: 2026-09-30. Last updated: 2026-09-30. https://disputeindex.com/events/3612-mellor-defends-operation-epic-fury-as-a-response