2024-08-21 08:54:32
Iran is preparing to take legal action against Israel, planning to sue it in international courts. The regime-affiliated ISNA news agency reports that along with its plans to respond militarily to the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in central Tehran, the Iranian government is also considering prosecuting Israel for the incident.
According to sources close to the news organization, Iranian authorities intend to file a lawsuit against Israel, accusing it of “violating sovereignty” and characterizing Haniyeh’s assassination as an act of “political terrorism.” Iranian officials view the case as a serious violation of international law and intend to hold Israel accountable on a global level.
Recently, senior officials from Iran’s foreign and justice ministries met to discuss possible international measures against Israel. Although Iran does not officially recognize Israel’s existence, Iranian lawyers are working to circumvent this obstacle and find legal avenues to file a lawsuit.
One option proposed is to sue Israel through a third country that recognizes it. This approach would allow Iran to present its claims on the international stage despite the lack of diplomatic relations with Israel. Iran is seeking to draw analogies with South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, which was filed on behalf of the Palestinians.
Following this example, the Iranian authorities hope to use legal mechanisms to file a lawsuit against Israel, representing their country’s interests through an intermediary.
Earlier, Cursor reported that Iran is avoiding escalation, but is losing control over its proxies.
Today, Iran faces a dilemma: how to maintain influence in the region and avoid direct military confrontation.