Australia needs to recognise and appreciate the framework of international law that regulates relations between nations and defines acceptable conduct on the world stage.
It’s an uncontroversial fact that threats and acts of aggression violate international law, in particular Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits member nations from threatening or using force against any other state.
Most nations are happy to abide by these rules, but unfortunately a handful of rogue regimes routinely flout all norms and show contempt for the fundamental tenets of civilised conduct by constantly violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations.
Chief among these rogue regimes are Israel and the US, with a phalanx of Western vassals in tow.
The sudden unprovoked attacks on Iran’s schools, hospitals and head of state are all war crimes. Iran’s response has been lawful, necessary and proportionate, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, which recognises the inherent right to self-defence.
PM Albo and Foreign Minister Wong have betrayed Australia’s national interest with their shameful support.
John Scrivener , Main Arm
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