International law experts allege violations in Iran war

The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

Over 100 international law experts have signed an open letter expressing concern over serious violations of international law by the US, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East conflict, citing breaches of the United Nations Charter and alarming rhetoric from officials.

Dozens of international law experts in the U.S. have signed an open letter stating that American strikes on Iran may constitute war crimes, following President Trump's threats to target Iran's power and desalination plants.

Over 100 U.S.-based international law experts have signed an open letter expressing profound concern about serious violations of international law and alarming rhetoric by the United States, Israel, and Iran in the present armed conflict in the Middle East.

More than 100 international law experts signed an open letter warning American military strikes on Iran violate international law and could amount to war crimes, as President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure unless the country’s leaders agree to his demands.