Ireland opposes US-Israeli attack on Iran without UN mandate

JAKARTA - Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEnteemen said her country opposes a joint attack by the United States and Israel on Iran without a UN mandate.

"My position and the government's position are clear - the current military operations of the United States and Israel have no mandate or authorization from the United Nations, and there has been no attempt to seek such authorization," McEntee said in parliament, quoted by Sputnik, Friday, March 6.

He emphasized that Ireland's stance on the use of military force outside the framework of the UN mandate has long been clear and widely known.

McEntee also stressed that all countries must comply with international law and the principles of the UN Charter.

According to him, the UN system is an important security factor for small countries, including Ireland.

On February 28, the US and Israel launched a series of attacks on a number of targets in Iran, including in Tehran, which caused damage and civilian casualties. Iran then launched a retaliatory missile attack on Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East.

The attack took place amid nuclear talks between Iran and the United States mediated by Oman that were taking place in Geneva, Switzerland.