UN chief warns: US attack on Iran threatens chaos!

UN chief warns: US attack on Iran threatens chaos!

The recent conflict between Israel and Iran has reached worrying proportions, which even UN Secretary-General António Guterres called out. Guterres spoke out about the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities and warned of the catastrophic consequences it could have for world stability. In a strong warning, he stressed the need to avoid a spiral of chaos and called on member states to de-escalate the situation and comply with obligations under the UN Charter and international law. The UN chief stated that there is no military solution to this conflict and that diplomacy is the only viable option. He characterized the US attack as a dangerous escalation that was bringing the region to the brink and saw it as a serious threat to international peace and security.

On the same day, Israel carried out a preemptive attack on Iran, which it portrayed as necessary for its national security. This military action sparked immediate reactions in Tehran, where Iran fired missiles at Israeli cities. The international community shows a mixed picture of reactions. The federal government in particular, represented by CDU foreign politician Norbert Röttgen and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, supports Israel in its actions. Röttgen underscored the threat that Iran's nuclear weapons program poses to the security of Israel and the entire region. daily news highlights that under international law, the prohibition of force under the UN Charter prohibits attacks between UN member states.

Legal dimensions of the conflict

Israel invokes its right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and argues that there is an imminent threat of attack from Iran. The country sees its existence at risk from the Iranian nuclear program, especially since Iran produces uranium with an enrichment level of 60 percent - a value that is close to the 90 percent enrichment required for nuclear weapons. However, experts disagree about the legality of the Israeli attacks: while some support preemptive self-defense, others view the actions as problematic in light of the Geneva Conventions' ban on the use of force and protection of nuclear power plants.

A clear sign of the escalating violence is the Iranian rocket fire on Israeli cities, which also harms civilians. Iran also justifies its attacks on the right of self-defense, but could violate international humanitarian law if civilian targets are affected. The conflict between the two nations, as Guterres warned, can quickly spiral out of control and has the potential to destabilize not just the region but the entire world.

In this tense situation, the call for diplomacy and a de-escalation of the situation is becoming increasingly urgent. Diplomatic efforts are essential to break the cycle of violence and protect civilian victims in the region.