Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Professor Marc Weller, Director of the Global Governance and Security Centre and Programme Director of the International Law Programme at Chatham House. According to Professor Weller, the central issue is whether we are witnessing an erosion of the international order. He argues that the use of force by the United States constitutes an unlawful act of aggression, and that threats directed at civilian infrastructure represent clear violations of humanitarian law.
Back to Home
world
'Unlawful' war on Iran: 'Use of force by the United States never justified'
France 24
April 08, 2026
14:16 GMT
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Professor Marc Weller, Director of the Global Governance and Security Centre and Programme Director of the International Law Programme at Chatham House. According to Professor Weller, the central issue is whether we are witnessing an erosion of the international order. He argues that the use of force by the United States constitutes an unlawful act of aggression, and that threats directed at civilian infrastructure represent clear violations of humanitarian law.
Related Stories
world
Scottish Labour pledges £30m to top up artists’ income to a living wage
Anas Sarwar says scheme would be part of overhaul of arts funding in Scotland Labour has pledged to spend £30m on giving Scottish artists and musicians a living wage, mirroring a similar scheme in Ireland guaranteeing artists a basic income. Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, said the scheme would be part of a deeper shake-up of cultural funding in Scotland by integrating arts and culture into the Scottish government’s economic strategies if his party won power in next month’s Holyrood election. Continue reading...
The Guardian World•Apr 08, 2026
world
Congress must take up war powers resolution to curb action on Iran, says top House Democrat – US politics live
‘We need a permanent end to Donald Trump’s reckless war of choice,’ says Hakeem Jeffries as he calls for immediate vote Sign up for the Breaking News US email Pete Hegseth repeated Donald Trump’s social media comments that Iran will cease uranium enrichment – a condition that Tehran has previously refused to budge on. “Any material they should not have, will be removed right now,” Hegseth said. “The president has been clear from the beginning, there will be no Iranian nuclear weapons.” Continue reading...
The Guardian World•Apr 08, 2026
world
Ceasefire changes little for shipping in strait of Hormuz, experts say
Analysts expect only limited increase in shipping as vessels will still need to seek Iranian permission to transit Middle East crisis – live updates There will be no “mass exodus” of ships through the strait of Hormuz, shipping analysts say, despite a two-week conditional ceasefire being agreed between the US and Iran with provision for the temporary reopening of the crucial maritime channel. Tehran said on Wednesday that it would offer safe passage in coordination with its armed forces, though its coastguards warned any ship trying to transit without permissions would be “targeted and destroyed”. Continue reading...
The Guardian World•Apr 08, 2026
world
Allianz sues six people alleged to have been part of Palestine Action protests
Insurance company seeking almost £300,000 for protests at UK offices, during which red paint was daubed on buildings One of the world’s largest insurance companies is suing six people alleged to have taken part in Palestine Action protests against the company. Allianz is seeking damages of almost £300,000 for protests at its UK offices in October 2024 and March 2025, in what is believed to be the first civil case brought against people accused of involvement in direct action with the protest group. Continue reading...
The Guardian World•Apr 08, 2026