Attacking Iran Isn't Just Illegal, it's Illegitimate and Dangerous - PRIF BLOG

European leaders should clearly oppose the American and Israeli attacks on Iran. Yet for the most part they have called for more negotiations and condemned Iran. While European leaders may appear to have several good reasons for failing to clearly oppose the attacks – such as recent mass repression carried out by the Iranian government and a desire to avoid antagonizing the Americans – these do not stand up to scrutiny. Supporting, or failing to oppose, an attack on a sovereign state possessing a significant military capability risks further destabilizing the inter-state system as well as causing serious harm to the Iranian population. Instead, European leaders should adhere in both speech and actions to the UN Charter’s prohibition on the use of force.