Is the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran legal?

New Delhi: Air strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian territory have pushed West Asia into a violent confrontation. Tehran is answering with attacks of its own. Civilian deaths continue to rise. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the fighting and urged both sides to respect international law. But the two sides justify their actions with claims and counter claims. In this situation, the legal question requires a closer look at the rules that govern the use of force between countries. The legal framework behind the war Modern rules on war grew out of the devastation of the…