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LBCI
3 hours ago
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- LBCI
Israeli strikes on Iran may have violated international law: UN mission
A fact-finding mission mandated by the United Nations said on Monday that some of Israel's strikes on Iran may have broken international humanitarian law, citing the killing of civilians in an apartment block and three aid workers in Tehran. Israel began airstrikes on Iran in a surprise attack on June 13 that killed many of Iran's top commanders and has intensified attacks since, prompting an exodus from the capital. The United States joined on Sunday by hitting Iran's underground nuclear sites. "Among those killed in Tehran were dozens of residents of an apartment complex and three humanitarian workers from the Iranian Red Cross, while damaged sites included a clinic for children with autism and a hospital in Kermanshah," the investigative body said in a statement to journalists, referring to the Israeli strikes. "This, and the reported lack of effective advance warning by Israel, which may affect the population's ability to reach safety, raise serious concerns in relation to the principles of proportionality, distinction, and precaution under international humanitarian law." The mission said that millions had so far fled the capital and that a lack of warning systems, adequate shelters and internet restrictions had increased the dangers.
Mint
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Israel-Iran war: 10 photos that capture pain and destruction amid escalating conflict
Israel-Iran war: 10 photos that capture pain and destruction amid escalating conflict 10 Photos . Updated: 23 Jun 2025, 10:18 PM IST A United Nations report said that some of Israel's strikes on Iran may have broken international humanitarian law, citing the killing of civilians in an apartment block and three aid workers in Tehran. 1/10Israeli military on Monday warned Iranians it would continue to attack military sites around Tehran over 'the coming days' as its focus has shifted to symbolic targets as well. 2/10'To maintain your personal safety, we ask you to stay away from weapons production centres, military bases and security institutions affiliated with the regime,' the warning read. 3/10Iran has criticised the warnings as a way to scare its public. 4/10Meanwhile, a fact-finding mission mandated by the United Nations said that some of Israel's strikes on Iran may have broken international humanitarian law, citing the killing of civilians in an apartment block and three aid workers in Tehran. 5/10The investigative body said that among those killed in Tehran were dozens of residents of an apartment complex and three humanitarian workers from the Iranian Red Cross, 'while damaged sites included a clinic for children with autism and a hospital in Kermanshah'. 6/10The report said and Israel's reported lack of effective advance warning may have affected the population's ability to reach safety and 'raise serious concerns in relation to the principles of proportionality, distinction, and precaution under international humanitarian law.' 7/10After Israel struck a notorious jail for political prisoners on Monday, the experts voiced concern about detainees held near the sites of bombings. 'The experts call on the Iranian authorities to relocate prisoners away from locations at risk from the airstrikes.' 8/10It also voiced concerns about reports of arbitrary arrests by Iranian authorities of activists, journalists and social media users accused of espionage with Israel - a crime that is punishable by death in Iran. 9/10Iran, meanwhile, fired more missiles and drones at Israel and warned the United States that its military now has a 'free hand' to attack American targets after the Trump administration's massive strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday.
News24
7 hours ago
- Politics
- News24
Israeli strikes on Iran may have violated international law, UN mission says
Iranian Red Crescent/AFP A UN fact-finding mission said some of Israel's strikes on Iran may have violated international humanitarian law, killing civilians and aid workers. The mission flagged concerns over Israel's lack of advance warnings, which left millions at risk as people fled Tehran. Experts also raised alarm over detainees near bombing sites and Iran's reported arrests of activists and journalists accused of spying. A fact-finding mission mandated by the United Nations said on Monday that some of Israel's strikes on Iran may have broken international humanitarian law, citing the killing of civilians in an apartment block and three aid workers in Tehran. Israel began airstrikes on Iran in a surprise attack on 13 June that killed many of Iran's top commanders and has intensified attacks since, prompting an exodus from the capital. The United States joined on Sunday by hitting Iran's underground nuclear sites. 'Among those killed in Tehran were dozens of residents of an apartment complex and three humanitarian workers from the Iranian Red Cross, while damaged sites included a clinic for children with autism and a hospital in Kermanshah,' the investigative body said in a statement to journalists, referring to the Israeli strikes. 'This, and the reported lack of effective advance warning by Israel, which may affect the population's ability to reach safety, raise serious concerns in relation to the principles of proportionality, distinction, and precaution under international humanitarian law.' The mission said that millions had so far fled the capital and that a lack of warning systems, adequate shelters and internet restrictions had increased the dangers. After Israel struck a notorious jail for political prisoners on Monday, the experts voiced concern about detainees held near the sites of bombings. The statement said: It also voiced concerns about reports of arbitrary arrests by Iranian authorities of activists, journalists and social media users accused of espionage with Israel - a crime that is punishable by death in Iran.
Straits Times
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Israeli strikes on Iran may have violated international law, UN mission says
GENEVA - A fact-finding mission mandated by the United Nations said on Monday that some of Israel's strikes on Iran may have broken international humanitarian law, citing the killing of civilians in an apartment block and three aid workers in Tehran. Israel began airstrikes on Iran in a surprise attack on June 13 that killed many of Iran's top commanders and has intensified attacks since, prompting an exodus from the capital. The United States joined on Sunday by hitting Iran's underground nuclear sites. "Among those killed in Tehran were dozens of residents of an apartment complex and three humanitarian workers from the Iranian Red Cross, while damaged sites included a clinic for children with autism and a hospital in Kermanshah," the investigative body said in a statement to journalists, referring to the Israeli strikes. "This, and the reported lack of effective advance warning by Israel, which may affect the population's ability to reach safety, raise serious concerns in relation to the principles of proportionality, distinction, and precaution under international humanitarian law." The mission said that millions had so far fled the capital and that a lack of warning systems, adequate shelters and internet restrictions had increased the dangers. After Israel struck a notorious jail for political prisoners on Monday, the experts voiced concern about detainees held near the sites of bombings. "The experts call on the Iranian authorities to relocate prisoners away from locations at risk from the airstrikes," the statement said. It also voiced concerns about reports of arbitrary arrests by Iranian authorities of activists, journalists and social media users accused of espionage with Israel - a crime that is punishable by death in Iran. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Israeli strikes on Iran may have violated international law, UN mission says
GENEVA, June 23 (Reuters) - A fact-finding mission mandated by the United Nations said on Monday that some of Israel's strikes on Iran may have broken international humanitarian law, citing the killing of civilians in an apartment block and three aid workers in the capital Tehran. "Among those killed in Tehran were dozens of residents of an apartment complex and three humanitarian workers from the Iranian Red Cross, while damaged sites included a clinic for children with autism and a hospital in Kermanshah," the investigative body said in a statement to journalists. "This, and the reported lack of effective advance warning by Israel, which may affect the population's ability to reach safety, raise serious concerns in relation to the principles of proportionality, distinction, and precaution under international humanitarian law."
