International law experts have criticized Australia for endorsing what they characterize as an illegal attack by Israel and the U.S. on Iran, saying the country should instead pressure the United States to respect international law. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese justified Australia's backing by citing Iran's nuclear program and alleged orchestration of 2024 attacks on Australian targets, but experts argue these justifications do not meet legal standards for military self-defense under the UN Charter.
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International law experts have criticized Australia for endorsing what they characterize as an illegal attack by Israel and the U.S. on Iran, saying the country should instead pressure the United States to respect international law. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese justified Australia's backing by citing Iran's nuclear program and alleged orchestration of 2024 attacks on Australian targets, but experts argue these justifications do not meet legal standards for military self-defense under the UN Charter.