President Trump formally notified Congress of the resumption of U.S. military strikes against Iran, according to an official statement. Trump said the operations are 'limited, measured, and planned,' involve no U.S. ground forces, and are designed to minimize civilian casualties.
Monday evening, President Donald Trump formally notified Congress of the resumption of U.S. military strikes against Iran, describing the operations as 'limited, measured, and planned' and stating that no U.S. ground forces are involved, according to an official statement. The notification specifies that the strikes are designed to minimize civilian casualties, adding operational details to Trump's earlier formal notice to Congress, which The Zioneer reported at 21:46 Jerusalem, where he called the operations 'defensive activity.'
The first report of the notification came from Israeli Channel 14 at 21:46 Jerusalem, followed almost immediately by the White House confirmation with the 'defensive activity' label. Hours earlier, at 21:38 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the New York Times had obtained a letter from Trump to Congress stating that the July 7 strikes on Iran were defensive. Earlier Monday, at 16:52 Jerusalem, Trump threatened to 'eliminate' Iranian leadership and announced plans for significant attacks. The current notification narrows the framing, describing the strikes as limited and measured.
The renewed U.S. strikes are part of an ongoing campaign that has included threats against Iranian infrastructure, including power plants, as The Zioneer reported on June 10, 2026. The White House has characterized the campaign as a response to Iranian aggression. The current statement emphasizes the limited nature of the operations, suggesting a desire to avoid a broader war, while the constitutional dispute over the president's authority to wage war without congressional approval continues.
It remains unclear whether the strikes will remain limited as described, and whether Congress will challenge the administration's justification for the renewed operations.
4 developments
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- StrongTrump declines to say if Israel will join strikes, vows to 'hit them with force'
- StrongTrump administration reportedly opposes Israeli involvement in Iran conflict, fearing escalation
- DevelopingTrump: No ground forces to Iran now, but will go in when they are 'completely eliminated' or a deal is signed
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- Internal intake