Pentagon weighs 'Sledgehammer' label for renewed Iran war if ceasefire collapses
Facing a potential end to the ceasefire, the Pentagon is weighing renaming any renewed conflict with Iran to 'Operation Sledgehammer' (instead of 'Operation Epic Fury') to trigger the 60-day War Powers clock requiring Congress authorization; the discussions reflect plans to resume major combat under a new operation if diplomacy collapses, with Rubio declaring Epic Fury over and officials indicating the pause does not yet restart full fighting.