Purpose/Mission

Details: “United States forces conducted a precision strike against three nuclear facilities in Iran used by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its nuclear weapons development program. The strike was taken to advance vital United States national interests, and in collective self-defense of our ally, Israel, by eliminating Iran’s nuclear program.”

Domestic Legal Authority

Details: “I directed this military action consistent with my responsibility to protect United States citizens both at home and abroad as well as in furtherance of United States national security and foreign policy interests. I acted pursuant to my constitutional authority as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive and pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct United States foreign relations.”

Claimed International Legal Basis

Details: “in collective self-defense of our ally, Israel”

Estimated Scope/Duration

Mission-bound but indeterminate

Details: “the United States stands ready to take further action, as necessary and appropriate, to address further threats or attacks.”

Type of Enemy or Mission

Details: “three nuclear facilities in Iran used by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its nuclear weapons development program”

Military Activity

Details: “The United States discretely targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities. Iranian troops and other military facilities were not targeted. No United States ground forces were used in the strike”

US Casualties Reported

Unknown

Non-US Casualties Reported

Unknown

Details: “the mission was planned and executed in a manner designed to minimize casualties”

Reporting as it Relates to Termination Clock

Fewer than 60 days sustained activity