Why it matters:
The event comes amid heightened regional tensions and renewed debate over state conduct, the use of force, and the integrity of global non-proliferation norms, issues —Tehran says have been directly challenged by recent military actions in the region.
The big picture:
The conference has convened nearly 100 international delegates, along with hundreds of Iranian and foreign experts. Officials say the meeting aims to address increasing violations of the UN Charter, especially following recent attacks on Iranian territory and civilian infrastructure.
Speakers include senior Iranian officials, diplomats from Europe and the Middle East, and specialists in international law and security.
What he's saying:
Khalil Shirgholami, the research deputy at Iran’s Foreign Ministry think tank, said recent strikes— including the June 13 attack by the Israeli regime—constitute “one of the most serious breaches of international law in recent years,” targeting civilians, academics, military personnel, and even protected nuclear facilities.
He argued that “extra-legal behavior” by the U.S., the Israeli regime, and some partners has placed international law “under unprecedented pressure,” and that today’s conference is meant to dissect the causes and consequences of these trends.
Key points:
- The event features four core panels focusing on: rule-based order vs. power-based conduct; U.S.-Israel actions against Iran; threats to nuclear non-proliferation; and regional security arrangements.
- Delegations and experts from countries including France, Italy, Greece, Lebanon, Iraq, Ireland, Slovakia, the U.K., Finland, Russia, and others are attending.
- Iranian officials say attacks on safeguarded nuclear facilities undermine the global non-proliferation regime.
- Regional security, confidence-building measures, and cooperative frameworks for West Asia are central themes.
- The conference aims to promote a return to legal frameworks rather than coercive approaches in international relations.
Go deeper:
The conference reflects Iran’s broader diplomatic push to frame recent regional tensions as part of a pattern of aggression threatening international legal norms. By bringing in foreign scholars and diplomatic missions, Tehran seeks to amplify concerns about targeted strikes, non-proliferation vulnerabilities, and the shifting balance between legal order and geopolitical force.
The final analytical session will synthesize expert evaluations and emphasize the need, according to organizers, for renewed commitment to international law as the basis for global governance.
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