US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Draw International Condemnation

By [Your Name], Chief International Correspondent, nouvelles-du-monde.com

TEHRAN, Iran – A recent bombing campaign conducted by the United States and Israel against targets within Iran has sparked widespread international concern, with the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres labeling the action a “dangerous escalation” and warning of a direct threat to international peace and security.

The strikes, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury,” have been criticized as a violation of international law, specifically Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another state. Experts argue there was no plausible case for self-defense against an imminent attack, nor does regime change constitute a legal justification for military action.

According to Jacqueline Cabasso, Executive Director of Western States Legal Foundation, the Trump administration’s actions demonstrate a “contempt for international law” and accelerate a concerning trend of eroding rules-based international order. This erosion, she notes, has been ongoing for decades, marked by interventions like the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and, more recently, Russia’s actions in Ukraine.

The situation is further complicated by the history of Iran’s nuclear program. While concerns remain about Iran’s uranium enrichment capabilities, critics point out that it was the U.S. that unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), an agreement that had placed verifiable restraints on the program. Furthermore, the issue of Israel’s own nuclear arsenal remains unaddressed in international discussions.

Cabasso suggests a long-term solution lies in the global abolition of nuclear weapons or, at the very least, the establishment of new regional nuclear-weapon-free zones, an effort that has been consistently blocked by both Israel and the United States.

The international community is now grappling with how to respond. Calls for condemnation of the strikes as unlawful aggression are growing, alongside a renewed emphasis on defending the principles enshrined in the UN Charter. Analysts suggest the current crisis underscores a broader global shift towards authoritarian nationalism, requiring new approaches to diplomacy and advocacy for a more peaceful and democratic world.

This report draws on reporting from Inter Press Service and utilizes information available as of March 4, 2026.