Trump says Iran navy, air force destroyed, Germany helping out'
Trump claims US military operations successfully disabled Iran's air force, navy, and air detection systems, citing a preemptive feeling Iran would attack first.
Trump denied Israel forced the U.S. into joint strikes against Iran, claiming he pressured Israel instead based on intelligence that Iran would attack first.
US strikes on Iran triggered by Israel's plan to launch attack, Rubio says
The Trump administration launched preemptive strikes against Iran based on intelligence that Israel would attack and Iran would retaliate against US forces, prompting defensive action to minimize American casualties.
What is the legality of the US and Israeli attacks on Iran?
Legal experts unanimously determined that US and Israeli attacks on Iran were unlawful under international law, as no imminent threat from Iran was demonstrated.