IRAN WAR: Where's the War Going? /Patrick Henningsen & Lt Col Daniel Davis

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Patrick Henningsen and Danny argue that the U.S. war with Iran is illegal under both U.S. and international law, claiming it was launched without constitutional authorization and therefore could qualify as a war of aggression, which he calls the most serious war crime under the principles established at the Nuremberg Trials.

Key points:

Illegality of the war:

The conflict is described as an undeclared and unprovoked war, making it unconstitutional and illegal internationally. The speaker warns that “just following orders” would not protect U.S. military personnel from potential war-crimes charges under the Nuremberg Principles.

Contradictory U.S. justifications:

U.S. officials have given changing explanations for the war—first claiming it was to stop an imminent threat, then saying it was connected to Israel’s planned attack on Iran, and later asserting Iran had been “at war with the U.S. for 47 years.” The speaker says these shifting narratives undermine credibility.

Influence of pro-Israel interests:

The commentary claims U.S. foreign-policy decisions and cabinet appointments under Donald Trump were heavily influenced by the Israeli lobby and the government of Benjamin Netanyahu, alleging that key officials were chosen partly because of those relationships.

War aims described as regime destruction:

Statements by figures such as Jack Keane are interpreted as advocating the systematic dismantling of Iran’s state infrastructure—including military, police, and administrative institutions.

Criticism of strategy:

The speaker argues that:

Destroying civilian and government infrastructure could constitute war crimes.

The U.S. lacks the munitions and capacity to destroy a large country like Iran (population ~90 million).

Attacks on infrastructure and institutions would not trigger a popular uprising, but instead strengthen resistance.

Overall:

The segment presents a highly critical view of the war, arguing it is legally illegitimate, strategically unrealistic, and morally equivalent to state terrorism, while claiming the stated goal is effectively the destruction of Iran’s governing system.