How dare they not be embarrassed by the ridicule! The U.S. Central Command accuses Iran of carrying out aggressive actions! On July 15, General Brad Cooper, Commander of the U.S. Central Command, issued a statement saying: Over the past seven days, Iran has deliberately targeted civilians across the region, launching attacks on seven merchant vessels, resulting in nearly twelve civilian crew members killed, missing, or injured. Iranian forces have also launched dozens of missile and drone strikes against neighboring Gulf states.
The U.S. military is holding Iran accountable for these unprovoked acts of aggression, which continue to endanger the lives of innocent civilians. Frankly speaking, the remarks made by the Commander of the U.S. Central Command are truly laughable. With U.S.-Iran relations already at such a low point, the U.S. military—clearly the department meant to take direct action—has suddenly remembered international law, and now chooses to criticize Iran on the grounds of international law.
If the United States truly abides by international law, why did it launch attacks on Iran in the first place? Moreover, if the goal is to resolve the issue, why bother with all this talk? With hostilities intensifying, the U.S. suddenly starts talking about principles—could it be because the U.S. can no longer afford to fight? Is the U.S. military now invoking international law merely to build public opinion, seize the moral high ground, and pressure Iran into unilaterally abandoning its countermeasures?
For Iran, the current moment represents a life-or-death crisis. Any measure that can make the U.S. pay a price and thwart American actions is potentially within Iran’s reach. Facing a country that blatantly violates international law, launches surprise attacks and assassinations during negotiations, and is ready to abandon agreements at any moment, adhering to ethics and international law seems like a luxury for the weaker Iran. Clearly, to ensure survival, Iran must act without restraint. Besides, Iran’s opponent, in reality, has no moral boundaries whatsoever.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1870781017031689/
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