
Jeffrey Sachs criticizes US-Israeli attack on Iran as illegal
Economist Jeffrey Sachs warned the UN Security Council that the US-Israeli attack on Iran violates the UN Charter, calling it an illegal act.
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Economist Jeffrey Sachs warned the UN Security Council that the US-Israeli attack on Iran violates the UN Charter, calling it an illegal act.

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"Today marks four years since the unprovoked and illegal Russian attack and invasion of Ukraine," stated the President of the Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas.

The recent US-Israel attack on Iran spotlights Article 2(4) of the UN charter again, which was drafted after World War II to ban unprovoked threats or use of force amongst countries.

It is in the spirit of the UN Charter for tormentors of people to fall. However, violence must not be exercised at one's own discretion.

The United Nations Charter prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another state, the only recognised exception being self-defence in response to an…

"Singapore urges all parties to return to negotiations to achieve a peaceful resolution in accordance with international law and the principles of the UN Charter,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

High Representative Christian Schmidt reiterated his firm commitment to peace based on the UN Charter, stating that borders cannot be changed by force, referencing situations in Ukraine and elsewhere.

Ibrahimović stated at the UN Human Rights Council that the principles of the UN Charter cannot be applied universally, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Analysts say the joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran appear to breach the UN Charter's prohibition on aggression.

In a joint statement, EU countries call for maximum restraint and respect for the UN Charter.

United Nations chief António Guterres said the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter
US-Israeli aggression violates UN Charter; Iran will defend homeland: Foreign Ministry PressTV
Peace efforts must be based on the principles of the UN Charter. Russia cannot dictate terms or gain an advantage at the negotiating table while it is suffering significant losses on the battlefield.
Iran has been elected as the vice-chair of the Special Committee on the UN Charter and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization.