US strikes on Iran triggered by Israel’s plan to launch attack, Rubio says | US foreign policy
The Trump administration justified its pre-emptive airstrikes against Iran by stating that the certainty of a retaliatory attack from Iran, if the US or Israel were to strike, prompted them to act. Marco Rubio, John Ratcliffe, and Dan Caine presented this rationale to members of Congress, who expressed mixed reactions. While some Republicans defended the president's actions, Democrats condemned the conflict as unnecessary with unclear goals. The House is expected to vote on a war powers resolution that could force Trump to end hostilities against Iran.
3 MAR 2026
— Times of India
Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, resulting in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran retaliated with strikes against Israel and Gulf states.
— Al Jazeera
Experts conclude that US and Israeli strikes against Iran are likely to violate international law due to their lack of authorization and potential for civilian harm.
— The Guardian
Trump refuted claims that Israel pressured him into the Iran strikes, while some officials and critics questioned the move's alignment with his foreign policy.
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