International humanitarian law and humanitarian inaction in Iran

Document Type : Short Paper

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United Nations

Abstract

The joint US-Israeli attacks and apocalyptic threats on Iran demand urgent global action– especially from the United Nations– to prevent injustices and atrocity crimes. Unlawful attacks on the civilian population and civilian infrastructure, representing serious violations of international humanitarian law, warrant a powerful invocation and should potentially be subjected to universal jurisdiction as a war crime. This brief essay outlines the principles of humanitarian action in sites of conflict and illustrates how the collective international community has failed to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities to support a population under attack.

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حوزة موضوعی: ایران، ایالات متحده، اسرائیل

Scope: Iran, US, Israel

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Journal of Countries Studies
Volume 5, Issue 1
2027
Pages 5-20

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  • Receive Date: 19 April 2026
  • Revise Date: 02 May 2026
  • Accept Date: 03 May 2026
  • First Publish Date: 17 May 2026
  • Publish Date: 01 June 2027

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