Why it matters:
Mohamed El Baradei has engaged with Iran for many years in his capacity as the former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He possesses a deep understanding of Iran's nuclear activities, political climate, and regional dynamics. His opinions and criticisms are grounded in well-documented knowledge of Iran and international law regarding these issues.
The big picture:
On the morning of Friday, June 13, 2025, the Zionist regime launched a terrorist attack on Tehran and several other cities in Iran, resulting in the deaths of numerous military commanders, scientists, and civilians.
In response to these attacks on Iranian territory, the armed forces of the Islamic Republic conducted widespread retaliatory operations against the occupied territories on multiple occasions.
In light of these events, the German government and its Foreign Minister openly expressed support for Israel's actions against Iran while criticizing Iran's legitimate response to the attacks.
What he's saying:
El-Baradei wrote in this message, Did anyone tell you sir that “targeted strikes against nuclear facilities” are prohibited under article 56 of the additional protocol to the Geneva Conventions to which Germany is a party, and that the use of force in international relations is generally prohibited in article 2(4) of the UN Charter except the right of self-defense in the case of armed attack or upon authorization by the Security Council in the case of collective security action.
You might want to familiarize yourself with the basic tenets of international law…
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