Uncovering the Legal Implications of US-Israel Strikes on Iran

The ongoing tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran have escalated in recent months, leading to a series of strikes and counterstrikes. While the US and Israel claim these attacks are justified, many international law analysts argue that they may be in breach of the United Nations Charter's prohibitions on the use of force.

According to Professor John Dugard, a renowned expert on international law, the joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran appear to violate the Charter's prohibition on aggression. Dugard explains,