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100+ Experts Decry US-Israel Strikes on Iran as Illegal

4/6/2026

Summary

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More than 100 international law experts in the United States sign an open letter condemning U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran as violations of international law.
The letter asserts the war began on February 28 without United Nations Security Council authorization and highlights the Minab strike that killed at least 175.
The experts criticized rhetoric from U.S. officials, including U.S. President Donald Trump, and urged adherence to international humanitarian law.

History

Historical Context

The United Nations Security Council authorized military action against Iraq in 1990 through Resolution 678, leading to the Gulf War with over 500,000 coalition troops involved. Recent condemnation by over 100 legal experts of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran without UN approval echoes historical concerns about adherence to international law, highlighting ongoing debates over military interventions and their legal justifications.

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Story summary

More than 100 international law experts in the United States sign an open letter condemning U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran as violations of international law.
The letter asserts the war began on February 28 without United Nations Security Council authorization and highlights the Minab strike that killed at least 175.
The experts criticized rhetoric from U.S. officials, including U.S. President Donald Trump, and urged adherence to international humanitarian law.

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