US Legal Adviser Defends Iran War as Self-Defense
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- Reed Rubinstein says the war is justified under self‑defense and collective defense of Israel, citing Iran’s aggression since 1979.
- Trump launched air strikes on Feb 28, killing Iran’s then‑Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and much of the leadership.
- May 1 deadline forces the Trump administration to seek congressional approval under the War Powers Act or end the war.
- Iran closed the Hormuz Strait, delaying Indian shipments and adding pressure on global oil markets.
- Israel faces a 10‑day Israel‑Hezbollah truce that could collapse as the conflict escalates.
- April 8 ceasefire paused the war, but tensions remain high.
- China’s EV exports are pushing UK car prices down, highlighting the broader economic ripple of the war.
Why it matters: The U.S. gains legal cover to keep the war alive past the May 1 War Powers deadline, while Iran loses shipping revenue as Hormuz stays shut, pushing oil prices higher and straining global supply chains.
