‘US president has the authority to act for imminent threats against the US’

On March 3, 2026, an article discussed the US justification for striking Iran. The central issue is whether the US president has the authority to act against imminent threats to the United States. Former US defense official Michael Mulroy explained the US justification, asserting the president's authority in such situations. However, some US officials reportedly contradict this justification, claiming there were no immediate threats present at the time of the strike. The article highlights the debate surrounding the legal and factual basis for the US military action against Iran. The location of the strike within Iran is not specified in this article.