Washington, D.C. – June 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
The Wall Street Journal reported at on June 18, 2025, that President Donald Trump approved attack plans against Iran. The final order is pending a decision on whether Iran abandons its nuclear program. The report cites senior aides and follows the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018, after which Iran increased uranium enrichment, according to Council on Foreign Relations data.
The Times of Israel reported on June 18, 2025, that Israel is low on Arrow missile interceptors, citing an unnamed U.S. official, with no Israeli confirmation. This raises concerns about defense against Iranian ballistic missiles. Unverified military assessments indicate U.S. bunker-busting bombs could target Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility.
A bipartisan resolution, reported by The Guardian on June 18, 2025, requires Congressional approval for military action against Iran, addressing executive war powers.
