Iran Bombing: UK Involvement Risks Legality Issues | JQJO

UK Attorney General Richard Hermer reportedly warned Labour leader Keir Starmer that British support for a potential US bombing of Iran could be illegal. The concern centers around potential use of British bases, like Diego Garcia and RAF Akrotiri, for US air strikes. Legal justification under international law for such an attack is questionable, particularly the claim of self-defense, as it hinges on the imminence of an Iranian attack and whether diplomatic means were exhausted. The legality of any prior Israeli action against Iran would also be crucial.