A spokesperson for the Pentagon directed inquires to the White House. The White House didn’t respond to a request for comment. Any new military combat operations against Iran would be conducted under a new name and operation, a White House official familiar with the discussions said, and from the administration’s point of view this would effectively restart the clock with Congress. Operation Sledgehammer is not the only name under consideration, according to the U.S. officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters last week that Operation Epic Fury “is over.” “The president notified Congress, we’re done with that stage of it,” Rubio said during a White House briefing. “Operation Epic Fury is concluded. We achieved the objectives of that operation.” The 1973 War Powers Resolution requires the president notify Congress within 48 hours of starting combat; if not, troops must either be withdrawn within 60 days or Congress must authorize the military action.…