Posted on 06/19/2025 10:46:19 AM PDT by Retain Mike
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue attacks for “as many days as it takes,” targeting what he termed “existential” threats posed by Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missiles. Israeli attacks reportedly have degraded Iranian air defenses and some missile bases, killed a number of high-level Iranian military and government officials and nuclear scientists, and struck some nuclear sites, government buildings, energy facilities, and other targets across the country.
The impact on Iran’s nuclear program may depend on what remains of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles, accumulated technical knowledge, or other elements of its nuclear program—parts of which are underground and may be less vulnerable to aerial attacks.
President Trump said on June 15 that that the United States is “not at this moment involved” but could be. He has continued to state his hope for a deal on the nuclear issue but noted Israel and Iran may “have to fight it out”.
Congress could consider the following questions
What immediate effect could the conflict have on U.S. citizens and personnel?
How has fighting so far affected Iran’s nuclear program, military capabilities, and government stability?
What military responses might Iran consider taking against U.S. personnel and installations? Against U.S. partners? Under what circumstances might the U.S. military become more involved in the conflict?
How likely are Iranian leaders to attempt to move closer to acquiring nuclear weapons in response?
How might fighting between Israel and Iran affect the regional balance of power, great power competition, and U.S. capacity to pursue its strategic priorities in the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and elsewhere?
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Captain Obvious could have written this report for a lot less money ...
Oh, the Mongo argument. "If you shoot him, it will just make him mad."
Then shoot straight.
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