The President of the United States sent a letter to Congress on Monday (2) about the operation against Iranian territory
The President of the United States, Donald Trumpsaid on Monday (2) that ordered the strikes against Iran to “neutralize Tehran’s malign activities”. The statement was given in letter sent to Congress North American. The information is from the newspaper The New York Timeswho had access to the document.
The unclassified letter is legally required under war powers legislation. In the document, Trump reported that he sent the document in a “effort” to keep congressmen “fully informed” about the operation carried out in conjunction with Israel on Saturday (28).
In the document, Trump said that The objective of the action was to promote North American interests and “eliminate” Iran from being a global threat. Another justification from the Republican was that the operation aimed at the “collective self-defense” of regional allies, including Israel.
According to the letter, the main target of the operation was the Iranian missile arsenal, nuclear program and navy. The report did not mention whether there were plans to overthrow the country’s leadership. .
About action took place over the weekendTrump reported that Israel was already prepared to attack Iranian territory “with or without” the US government. The Republican also said that the Iranian counterattacks would target US troops.
The document confirmed that no ground force was used in the operation. Furthermore, Trump’s letter indicated that the US government could engage in prolonged military action against Iran.
“While the United States desires a swift and lasting peace, it is not possible at this time to know the full scope and duration of military operations that may be necessary,” the letter stated.
O Senate and the House of Representatives two United States are preparing to consider resolutions in the coming days to prevent Trump from continuing the operation against Iran without Congressional approval. However, for Republicans have a majority in both Housesit is expected that the party of the North American president prevents the advancement of bills.
Attacks
A began with smoke being seen over Tehran, the Iranian capital, in the early hours of Saturday. Tel-Aviv classified the strikes as preventive.
Trump used his Truth Social platform to post a surprise statement. In a video, the Republican announced combat operations in Iran, with the goal of “eliminating imminent threats”.
Smoke was seen rising over Tehran’s Pasteur district — Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s residence site — and there was a huge security detail in the capital.
The United States and Israel stated that the operation targeted military sites in Iran. The Israeli army warned Iranians that if they were in or near such infrastructure across the country, they should withdraw from the sites.
In southern Iraq, there was a bombing attack on a military base housing a pro-Iran group. At least two people died, according to authorities.
Explosions were also heard near the US consulate in Erbil, Iraq, according to journalists from the news agency. AFP.
Wave of missiles and drones
A Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that targeted the United States Fifth Fleet in Bahrainafter a first wave of missile and drone attacks have been launched against Israel.
“The first wave of widespread missile and drone attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the occupied territories has begun,” the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement, referring to Israel.
Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency service said it was treating a man with injuries caused by an explosion in the north of the country. Iran’s Foreign Ministry declared it would respond “decisively” to the attacksinsisting that Tehran did “everything necessary to prevent war from breaking out”.
Explosions in the Gulf
Explosions were reported across the Gulf region. Correspondents of AFP in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, they heard loud explosions, as well as in the capital of Bahrain, Manama, and in Doha, Qatar.
The United Arab Emirates claimed to have intercepted Iranian missiles and reserved the right to respond to attacks. Abu Dhabi residents reported to AFP having heard loud explosions in the Emirati capital, which houses a base with US personnel. Qatar’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted several missile attacks, while Kuwait also faced attacks.
*With information from AFP
