Trump Had the Right to Attack Iran, Issa Says

US Foreign Policy & Military Action - US Presidents have historically taken military action without prior Congressional approval, informing Congress after the fact [2] - The recent strike was executed successfully due to deception regarding the exact time and place [4] - The speaker defends the President's actions, citing precedents set by previous administrations [5] - A Republican colleague, Thomas Massie, views the action as unconstitutional and is pushing for a War Powers resolution [10] - If a protracted conflict with Iran occurs, Congressional approval for war powers would be necessary [12] Iran Nuclear Program & Regional Influence - Iran enriched uranium to 60%, a level useful only for nuclear weapons, indicating non-compliance [8] - The US aims to diminish Iran's ability to export terrorism and encourage them to focus on their own people [14] - The Iranian regime has been killing Americans since the early 1980s [9] - Iran's actions have destabilized the Middle East, particularly Lebanon, through support of Hezbollah [17] - The US seeks to prevent Iran from disrupting the international order, particularly regarding nuclear ambitions and control of straits [19][20] Geopolitical Implications - China and Russia are opportunistic but unlikely to directly confront the US [20] - Weapons from Iran, with Chinese assistance, have been used in Russia against Ukrainians [22]