The Heat: Middle East Conflict | Legality of attacks on Iran
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Many United Nations officials and experts around the world are calling the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran “unlawful”.
Questions about legitimacy have also been raised over the U.S. bombing of alleged drug-running boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean and also over its operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Is the U.S. disregarding international law?
Guests:
Michael Lynk is a Professor Emeritus of Law at Western University and Former United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories.
Kawser Ahmed is an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Winnipeg.
Brian Becker is Executive Director of the anti-war group ANSWER Coalition.
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