State Department's Legal Justification for Iran Conflict Raises Questions
The U.S. State Department has released a legal document attempting to justify 'Operation Epic Fury,' a military campaign against Iran that began on February 28. The document, issued on April 21, suggests that the conflict is part of an ongoing war with Iran, dating back to various points in history, including the 1979 Iranian revolution and more recent events in 2019 and 2025. This justification diverges from President Trump's initial claim that the operation aimed to eliminate imminent threats from Iran. The State Department's stance is that the conflict is a continuation of long-standing hostilities, rather than a response to immediate threats. 
