Coalition News Covers Vic Mellor’s Statement on Operation Epic Fury and Iranian Strikes
Coalition News published Vic Mellor’s official statement in March 2026 responding to Operation Epic Fury and Iran’s subsequent missile and drone strikes targeting U.S. forces, including facilities connected to the Navy’s 5th Fleet in Bahrain. This is Vic on the record, speaking plainly about American security at a moment when clarity from elected officials matters.
“For decades, the Iranian regime has engaged in sustained hostility toward the United States and our allies, from the 1979 hostage crisis to the 1983 bombing that killed 241 U.S. Marines, and through the support of proxy forces responsible for attacks on American service members across the region. Aggression without consequence encourages further instability. Recent strikes against U.S. forces underscore the seriousness of this threat. The United States has both the right and the responsibility to defend its personnel and deter further attacks.”
“This is not about seeking broader conflict,” Vic said. “It is about restoring deterrence and ensuring that American service members are protected.” A Marine who spent 30 years building businesses understands both the cost of conflict and the cost of weakness. He’s not calling for war. He’s calling for the kind of resolve that prevents one. Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District sends a representative to Washington to deal with exactly these moments.
