MAR-A-LAGO, FL – Former President Donald J. Trump today announced the commencement of 'major combat operations' in Iran, a move he described as 'tremendous' and 'the best combat operations, frankly, that anyone has ever seen.' The declaration, made during an impromptu press conference held beside a golf cart, coincided with reports of explosions in Tehran and air raid sirens across Israel.

Trump clarified that his involvement stemmed from 'a lot of people, good people, telling me the current operations needed a little more... pizazz.' He added, 'We're going to make combat great again. Believe me.' When pressed for details, the former president indicated the strategy involved 'very strong, very powerful' tactics, and referenced a 'five-star rating' he'd personally given the early stages on a popular review platform.

Dr. Quentin P. Bumble, Head of Fictional Geopolitical Studies at the University of Southern Florida Polytechnic, praised the 'innovative' approach. 'It's certainly a novel use of executive power, particularly from a non-executive position,' Dr. Bumble stated, adjusting his monocle. 'The integration of consumer feedback mechanisms into international conflict resolution is, if nothing else, a bold pivot.'

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Department of Unnecessary Escalation, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed that 'all necessary forms for 'Major Combat Operations, Post-Presidency Division' have been filed, though we're still waiting on the approval for the 'Tremendous Victory Parade' float designs.'