The Zioneer argues that Iran's warning — any country hosting US forces involved in attacks on Iran becomes a legitimate target — mirrors the principle Israel has long invoked regarding Hamas and Hezbollah operating from civilian areas. The piece notes that critics often reject this logic as 'collective punishment' when applied to Israel, questioning why the same standard is not applied to Iran.
The Zioneer's editorial team published an analysis on Saturday morning questioning the international double standard regarding the principle of 'host nation liability' for attacks. Iran's armed forces command recently warned that any country hosting US forces involved in strikes on Iran becomes a legitimate target. The Zioneer notes that Israel has long argued that territories from which Hamas or Hezbollah launch attacks cannot claim immunity, yet critics label this as 'collective punishment' when applied to Israel. The analysis asks why the principle is considered valid when invoked by Iran but rejected when Israel makes the same argument. The Zioneer has previously reported on Iran's 'legitimate target' threats and on the ongoing debate over Israeli freedom of action against proxies.
- DevelopingIran's Khatam al-Anbiya HQ: Any state enabling US strikes on Iran is 'legitimate target'
- DevelopingIranian army warns all US bases in region are 'legitimate targets' for drones
- DevelopingThe Zioneer commentary dismisses Israeli pundits' assessments of US ground invasion of Iran
- StrongIranian intelligence source reiterates threat to strike states enabling attacks on Tehran
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