Switzerland’s Defence Minister, Martin Pfister, recently stated that the United States and Israel’s attacks on Iran go against international law.
Pfister shared this view in an interview with the Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung, which was published on Sunday.
He clarified that the Federal Council, Switzerland’s governing body, sees these strikes against Iran as a violation of international legal principles.
In his view, the Swiss government considers these attacks a breach of international law, which forbids nations from using force against each other.
“Our government believes the attack on Iran violates international law,” Pfister said.
He further noted that this action clashes with regulations that prevent the use of force between countries.
The Swiss defence minister also urged all parties involved in the conflict to cease hostilities to safeguard civilians.
Pfister clarified that his remarks apply to any nation that disregards the prohibition on using force, specifically mentioning the United States and Israel.
He pointed out that both countries conducted airstrikes on Iran, and in doing so, they too broke international law, much like the accusations already leveled against Iran.
His comments echo concerns voiced by Germany’s Vice-Chancellor and Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil. Klingbeil expressed significant doubts about the legal justification of these attacks under international law.
He also cautioned that the world might face a perilous situation if international norms are no longer upheld.
“There is a risk that we could move into a world without rules,” Klingbeil said.
Concurrently, Spain has also condemned the bombings of Iran by the United States and Israel, characterizing the strikes as irresponsible and contrary to international law.
