LONDON, March 17 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney on Tuesday criticised the actions of the US and Israel in Iran, saying they “have no basis under international law,” Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
"So let me be clear, the unjustifiable actions of the US and Israel have no basis under international law. They must stop for the sake of innocent children in Iran, for the sake of peace," he posted on X.
He also called for diplomatic efforts, saying: "Our call is for diplomacy, for de-escalation and for an end to this war."
Hostilities in the region have escalated since Israel and the US launched joint attacks on Iran on Feb 28, so far killing around 1,300 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.
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