CLEAN : US justifies airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Syria as self-defense

The transcript discusses the President's decision to conduct air strikes, justified under Article 2 authority to defend US personnel. The strikes targeted facilities used by Iran-backed militias for weapons storage and logistics. The domestic justification for these actions is based on self-defense and protecting US interests.

What ongoing issues were the strikes intended to address?

What types of operations were mentioned in relation to the targeted strikes?