Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran has no mandate – or legal basis
The article reports that the United States, under President Trump, has initiated a military operation against Iran, described as an unprovoked attempt at regime change in collaboration with Israel.
The story so far
- Feb 28
How outlets cover it
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Open questions and key claims
Donald Trump has described ongoing "major combat operations" and called for Iranian government forces to lay down their arms.
Israel's Defence Minister said Israel had launched a "pre-emptive attack" against Iran.
US President Donald Trump described the attacks as “major combat operations”.
Netanyahu said Israel joined the war “to remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran”.
The US and Israel have struck multiple locations across Iran, including the capital, Tehran.
Iran has struck back with missiles aimed at northern Israel.
Trump campaigned twice on a platform of ending US military entanglements abroad.
The US and Israel have launched an attack on Iran.
Who and where
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