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UN Condemns US-Israel Military Actions Against Iran

3/8/2026

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US-Israel Military Actions

The United States and Israel's military actions against Iran have raised international-law concerns.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned attacks as UN Charter violations.
Legal experts say the self-defense claims by the United States and Israel do not meet immediate self-defense criteria.
Iran's retaliatory strikes have been described as "misdirected self-defense."
The international response is mixed, with some allies supporting the United States and others, including Russia and China, criticizing.

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Eylon Levy Critiques Starmer

Eylon Levy, former Israeli spokesman, criticized Sir Keir Starmer for relying on international law to guide military actions against Iran, calling it a "lazy attempt" that undermines national security.
Levy warned Iran is producing 100 ballistic missiles monthly and could reach "strategic invulnerability" within a year.
Levy said Iran's attacks on British military bases aim to provoke the UK into conflict while exposing internal threats from radical elements.

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Fajon Condemns Attacks

Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon condemned the US and Israeli attacks on Iran as unacceptable violations of international law.
She labeled Iran's retaliatory strikes as unjustified and indiscriminate attacks on civilian targets.
The offensive began Saturday and has reportedly caused at least 926 deaths, including high-ranking Iranian officials.
Iran has responded with drone and missile strikes against Israel and Gulf nations hosting US military assets, drawing global scrutiny.

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Historical Context

The United Nations Charter, established on June 26, 1945, aimed to prevent military aggression and promote international peace following World War II. With 51 founding nations, it emphasized collective security and the prohibition of force without UN approval. Recent military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran challenge these principles, raising concerns about the enforcement of international law and escalating global tensions.

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US-Israel Military Actions

The United States and Israel's military actions against Iran have raised international-law concerns.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned attacks as UN Charter violations.
Legal experts say the self-defense claims by the United States and Israel do not meet immediate self-defense criteria.
Iran's retaliatory strikes have been described as "misdirected self-defense."
The international response is mixed, with some allies supporting the United States and others, including Russia and China, criticizing.

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