The US War on Iran is Illegal. Here’s Why That Matters

Photograph by Nathaniel St. Clair

The U.S. and Israeli war has, from its very beginning, violated both U.S. domestic and international law.

The legal consequences go beyond specific violations. Washington and Tel Aviv’s breaches of the UN Charter and other legal frameworks also undermine the very foundations of the rule of law. Even while international legal institutions too often lack sufficient capacity to enforce their decisions, they still provide a crucial framework for protest...