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The Nuremberg Trials (1945-1949) established that individuals bear criminal responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Nuremberg Principles form the foundation of modern international criminal law and the doctrine that "following orders" is not a defense.

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Iran War: Crime of Aggression — War Launched Without Congressional Authorization

The United States launched a major war against Iran without congressional authorization, without a UN Security Council mandate, and while diplomatic channels remained open. Legal experts, the Brennan …

  • On February 28, 2026, the US and Israel launched nearly 900 airstrikes in 12 hours against Iran under 'Operation Epic Fury,' killing Supreme …
  • Approximately 170 civilians were killed when a missile struck a girls' school adjacent to a naval base in Minab, near Bandar Abbas.
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