Experts Warn Australia Against Backing 'Illegal' Attacks on Iran
International law experts criticize Australia for endorsing attacks by Israel and the US on Iran, saying it undermines the rules-based global order.
International law experts have criticized Australia for endorsing what they claim are illegal attacks by Israel and the US on Iran. The Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that Australia supports action to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran from continuing to threaten international peace and security.
According to Professor Ben Saul, a leading expert on international law, Australia 'rolling over' and backing these attacks is counterproductive for middle powers because it undermines the rules-based international order. Saul argues that supporting 'illegal aggression' against Iran is the worst thing Australia could do, as it weakens global norms and institutions that are crucial for small and medium-sized countries like Australia.
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