Are US-Israeli attacks against Iran legal under international law? | Israel-Iran conflict News
The article alleges illegal attacks and potential war crimes, raising serious concerns.
US and Israeli strikes against Iran are likely to violate the UN Charter's prohibition on aggression, according to experts. The attacks, which killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several other officials, lack any valid legal justification and may constitute a crime of aggression, as they were not authorized by the UN Security Council or in response to an imminent threat. US President Donald Trump did not seek authorization from Congress for the war, and Iran did not attack the US or Israel prior to the strikes. The attacks also risk violating international humanitarian law by targeting civilian infrastructure and causing widespread casualties, including many children. Experts warn that this use of force could contribute to a sense of impunity for powerful states and degrade the international legal system.
3 MAR 2026
— Times of India
Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, resulting in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran retaliated with strikes against Israel and Gulf states.
· THIS STORY — Al Jazeera
Experts conclude that US and Israeli strikes against Iran are likely to violate international law due to their lack of authorization and potential for civilian harm.
— The Guardian
Trump refuted claims that Israel pressured him into the Iran strikes, while some officials and critics questioned the move's alignment with his foreign policy.
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