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The legality of US and Israeli strikes on Iran is under intense scrutiny, with experts arguing the actions lack a basis in international law. The potential for regime change as a goal and the shifting justifications raise concerns about a "fundamental rupture" in the global legal order, with significant reputational and potential future consequences for the involved nations.
The legality of President Trump's pursuit of regime change in Iran is under scrutiny. International law, particularly the UN Charter, strictly prohibits the use of force against another state's territorial integrity or political independence, with limited exceptions for UN Security Council authorization or self-defense.
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Margaret Donovan stated that the Trump administration lacked legal authority for its strikes on Iran. Donovan asserted there was no domestic or international legal basis, nor a threat that justified action under the UN charter.
