U.S. Strikes 3 of Iran's Nuclear Sites /Lt Col Daniel Davis

Daniel Davis Deep Dive

The speaker is reacting in real-time to news that President Trump has ordered U.S. military airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—using B-2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles. Trump declared the mission a "spectacular success", claiming Iran's enrichment capabilities had been destroyed and warning of greater future attacks if Iran doesn't pursue peace.

However, the speaker challenges Trump's claim, citing experts like Ted Postol, who doubt such weapons could effectively reach or destroy deeply buried Iranian sites. The true impact is uncertain, and Iran is likely the only party that knows for sure.

More critically, the speaker condemns the action as an unconstitutional act of war:

There was no confirmed nuclear weapons program by Iran per U.S. intelligence and the IAEA.

The 1973 War Powers Act and the U.S. Constitution require Congressional authorization for such military action, which was not obtained.

Justifying the strike by referencing past Iranian involvement in U.S. deaths (e.g., in Iraq 2005) is legally weak and dangerous, as it opens the door for other nations (like Russia) to use similar justifications for attacking the U.S.

The broader point is that this strike represents a dangerous disregard for rule of law, accountability, and democratic process, with many Trump supporters and some officials celebrating the strike without concern for its legality or consequences. The speaker warns that this could set a precedent for unchecked executive war-making and international chaos, undermining both peace efforts and U.S. legal norms.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.