On Wednesday, UN Special Rapporteur George Katrougalos condemned the recent US-Israeli attacks on Iran, stating that such actions violate international law amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations. He emphasized that these attacks lack a legal justification and highlighted that there was no clear strategy from the US, while Israel openly declared its intent to destroy Iran. This situation raises significant questions about the adherence to international laws governing military actions.

Katrougalos noted that Iran's right to self-defense is recognized under international law, but he stressed that any military responses should be proportional and directed solely at military targets, such as American bases in the region. He warned that striking civilian installations like airports, energy projects, and embassies would constitute a violation of international law. His remarks reflect the complexity and potential ramifications of military actions in a highly volatile region.

The UN rapporteur further criticized the notion of regime change through force, a sentiment echoed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and certain US leaders. He argued that such an approach contradicts the principles of the UN Charter and exposes the inadequacies of the international system in protecting multilateralism. Katrougalos cautioned against a drift towards a world dominated by power over law, particularly in light of the US's withdrawal from international agreements, such as the Paris Agreement on climate change.