Mellor defends Operation Epic Fury and deterrence
Vic MellorRepublican candidate for U.S. House in Rhode Island's 2nd district.
In a campaign statement responding to Operation Epic Fury and Iranian attacks on U.S. forces, Mellor defends the operation as protection of American personnel and restoration of deterrence.
“The United States has both the right and the responsibility to defend its personnel and deter further attacks.”
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Other statements by Vic Mellor in this case
- Mellor supports Operation Epic Fury as aid to the Iranian peopleEarlier: 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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Coalition News reproduces the full statement supplied by the Vic Mellor for Congress campaign. Mellor cites past Iranian hostility and recent strikes on American forces. He says the goal is stability and deterrence, describes the regime as a threat and calls for resources and guidance for U.S. service members.
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Coalition News reproduces the full statement supplied by the Vic Mellor for Congress campaign. Mellor cites past Iranian hostility and recent strikes on American forces.
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He says the goal is stability and deterrence, describes the regime as a threat and calls for resources and guidance for U.S. service members.
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The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. In a campaign statement responding to Operation Epic Fury and Iranian attacks on U.S. forces, Mellor defends the operation as protection of American personnel and restoration of deterrence.
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The Dispute Index. "Mellor defends Operation Epic Fury and deterrence". First published: 2026-09-30. Last updated: 2026-09-30. https://disputeindex.com/events/3613-in-a-campaign-statement-responding-to-operation-epic