Hossein Omidi in an Interview: “BREACHING THE INTERNATIONAL LAW BY THE ISRAELI REGIME AND THE UNITED STATES
Dr. Hossein Omidi, Director of International Affairs at Farhangian Teacher Education University (FTEU) in interview on the published report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran known as “BRAZEN ATTACK ON INTERNATIONAL LAW BY THE ISRAELI REGIME AND THE UNITED STATES VIS-À-VIS THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN THROUGH THEIR ACTS OF AGGRESSION OF 13–24 JUNE 2025: UPDATED REPORT”.
Dr. Omidi, Would you please elaborate on the published report?
Yes, of course. The report accuses Israel and the United States of committing acts of aggression and grave violations of international law, particularly during attacks on Iran from 13 to 24 June 2025. It outlines legal arguments, documented attacks on civilians and infrastructure, and calls for international accountability.
There are 7 Key Sections & Points in this report as follows:
1. Violation of the Prohibition of Aggression:
• Israel, aided by the US, launched unprovoked military attacks on Iran, violating Article 2(4) of the UN Charter.
• These acts are categorized as aggression under UNGA Resolution 3314 and are peremptory norms of international law (jus cogens).
• Iran argues there can be no justification—military, political, or otherwise—for such aggression.
2. Iran’s Right to Self-Defense:
• Iran invokes Article 51 of the UN Charter, the right to respond in self-defence. • Iranian military responses targeted only military objectives with restraint and proportionality.
• Iran formally notified the UN Security Council of the attacks and its defensive measures.
3. Violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL):
• Over 12 consecutive days, numerous civilian targets were struck: o Hospitals, schools, residential buildings, airports, and media offices. • Civilian casualties included children, women, scientists, and aid workers.
• Attacks lacked military necessity and breached key IHL principles:
• Distinction, proportionality, precaution, and necessity.
• Notable incidents included:
• The killing of a 2-month-old infant, destruction of Red Crescent ambulances, and strikes on nuclear facilities under IAEA supervision.
4. Acts of Terrorism:
• Iran labels the attacks as state terrorism, citing deliberate targeting of civilians and public panic tactics (e.g., cyberattacks and infrastructure sabotage).
5. Violations of International Human Rights Law (IHRL):
• The attacks are framed as violations of basic human rights—right to life, safety, health, and security—protected under international conventions.
6. Attacks on Nuclear Facilities:
• Iran’s peaceful nuclear sites at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan were attacked.
• This violates:
• UNSC Resolution 487, the IAEA Statute, and customary international law protecting civilian nuclear infrastructure.
7. Responsibility of Third States:
• The report urges third-party countries to condemn the aggression, withhold support for the perpetrators, and uphold international law. 8. International Responsibility and Reparations:
• Israel and the US are called upon to:
• Cease unlawful actions, o Provide reparations for damage and loss of life,
• Be held accountable through international legal mechanisms.
Casualty and Damage Statistics (as of 9 July 2025):
• 1,060 people killed, including:
• 38 children, 102 women, 18 medical staff, and 12 journalists.
• 5,750 injured (over 3,000 civilians).
• 7 hospitals and 11 ambulances were directly attacked.
• 8,200 residential units and multiple airports, universities, and cultural sites damaged.
• Iran also reported cyberattacks on financial and digital infrastructure.
Conclusion:
The report frames the 13–24 June 2025 attacks as a gross violation of international law, urging the UN, ICJ, and the international community to respond decisively to uphold peace, security, and justice.