02.03.2026 21:14
Independent experts working within the United Nations (UN) condemned the military operation carried out by the United States against nuclear facilities in Iran, describing it as "a clear violation of international law."
UN experts criticized the air and naval attacks carried out by the US military on three nuclear facilities in Iran today in a joint statement, stating that there can be "no justification" for such actions. The experts emphasized that this operation has shaken the foundations of the world order that has persisted since 1945.
"Political and Military Leaders Can Be Held Accountable"
The statement noted that the attack violated the principles of "prohibition of the use of military force" and "respect for national sovereignty" in international law. The experts issued a striking warning, stating, "The US political and military leaders who ordered this operation can be prosecuted and held responsible under international 'crime of aggression' laws."
"No Evidence of Iran Planning an Attack"
Addressing the US's claim of "self-defense," the delegation presented the facts with the following words:
"Iran has not attacked the US or Israel with a nuclear weapon. Moreover, there is not the slightest evidence that Iran intends to carry out such an attack in the near future. International law has not permitted 'preemptive strikes' against 'possible' future threats for 80 years."
Danger of Returning to the Era of "Might Makes Right"
The experts stated that accepting such attacks as legitimate would plunge the world into chaos:
"If the logic of 'preemptive strikes' is accepted, we enter a dark era where powerful countries bomb wherever they wish for their own interests, and the philosophy of 'might makes right' prevails. This situation endangers not only the Middle East but also global peace and human rights."
Risk of Nuclear Catastrophe and Environmental Threat
Experts pointed out the severe damage to the Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan facilities where the attack occurred, reminding that attacks on nuclear facilities trigger the risk of radioactive leaks. The delegation, agreeing with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), emphasized that such actions disregard the right to life, environmental health, and the safety of the local population.
Instead of Diplomacy, "Gumbot Diplomacy"
In this period when the world is going through an economic crisis, experts argued that military expenditures should be used for peace, criticizing the US with the following words:
"It is unacceptable for a country that is a permanent member of the UN Security Council and is responsible for maintaining global peace to make 'gumbot diplomacy' (exerting pressure through naval power) a state policy. We call on all countries to stand against this lawlessness; we urge the US and Israel to respect universal human rights."