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Report to Congress on Israel’s Attack on Iran and Ongoing Conflict
U.S. Naval Institute ^ | JUNE 17, 2025 | U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE STAFF

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?

(Excerpt) Read more at news.usni.org ...


TOPICS: Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: conflict; iran; israel

1 posted on 06/19/2025 10:46:19 AM PDT by Retain Mike
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To: Retain Mike

Captain Obvious could have written this report for a lot less money ...


2 posted on 06/19/2025 11:13:30 AM PDT by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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To: Retain Mike
How likely are Iranian leaders to attempt to move closer to acquiring nuclear weapons in response?

Oh, the Mongo argument. "If you shoot him, it will just make him mad."

3 posted on 06/19/2025 1:15:33 PM PDT by NonValueAdded (First, I was a clinger, then deplorable, now I'm garbage. Feel the love? )
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To: NonValueAdded

Then shoot straight.


4 posted on 06/19/2025 1:38:03 PM PDT by Retain Mike ( Sat Cong)
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