The recent strikes by US and Israeli forces against Iran have severely damaged residential areas, raising alarms about a shift in the conduct of international warfare. President Trump's aggressive rhetoric threatens to escalate the conflict, challenging long-established norms regarding the commencement and escalation of wars. The international community watches as the norms protecting civilians are increasingly disregarded.

Luis Moreno Ocampo, former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, emphasizes that the war on Iran constitutes a potential crime of aggression, initiated without UN Security Council approval. Such violations of international law risk a breakdown of the rules-based order designed to maintain global stability and protect non-combatants. This conflict represents a perilous moment that could redefine international relations and military engagements for years to come.