More than 100 experts on international law have signed an open letter expressing profound concern about what they see as serious violations of international law by the US, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East war. They say the US-Israeli decision to attack on Iran was a clear breach of the United Nations Charter, which prohibits the use of force outside of self-defense or when authorized by the UN Security Council.
The experts point to alarming rhetoric being used by officials, including US President Donald Trump's threats to obliterate Iran's power plants. In response, the White House said Trump was making the entire region safer, and dismissed what it described as so-called experts.
In the letter, the experts also took issue with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's statement that no quarter be given for enemies, noting that such a declaration violates international law.
Public statements by senior officials indicate an alarming disrespect for the rules of international humanitarian law, which protect both civilians and members of the armed forces. According to human rights agencies, civilian casualties in Iran are increasing, raising significant concerns from international legal perspectives.
The experts also highlighted a devastating attack on a primary school in Minab that reportedly killed at least 168 people, including 110 children, claiming this incident likely violates international humanitarian law and could be classified as a war crime.
The letter underscores a call for accountability and respect for international law in the ongoing conflict.
The experts point to alarming rhetoric being used by officials, including US President Donald Trump's threats to obliterate Iran's power plants. In response, the White House said Trump was making the entire region safer, and dismissed what it described as so-called experts.
In the letter, the experts also took issue with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's statement that no quarter be given for enemies, noting that such a declaration violates international law.
Public statements by senior officials indicate an alarming disrespect for the rules of international humanitarian law, which protect both civilians and members of the armed forces. According to human rights agencies, civilian casualties in Iran are increasing, raising significant concerns from international legal perspectives.
The experts also highlighted a devastating attack on a primary school in Minab that reportedly killed at least 168 people, including 110 children, claiming this incident likely violates international humanitarian law and could be classified as a war crime.
The letter underscores a call for accountability and respect for international law in the ongoing conflict.
