"We, the undersigned, warn that the conduct of the United States and Israel has inflicted irreversible damage on humanity's cultural heritage and, in light of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, may give rise to violations of international law."
"The laws of armed conflict constrain the conduct of hostilities of all parties to the ongoing conflict. We are concerned that these fundamental rules may have been violated, including in the context of reported strikes on civilians and civilian objects."
"A statement by the US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, declaring that US forces would not be constrained by 'stupid rules of engagement', is described as 'deeply alarming'."
More than 200 scholars and cultural professionals have condemned the actions of the United States and Israel, claiming they have caused irreversible damage to Iran's cultural heritage. This damage may violate international law, particularly the 1954 Hague Convention. The statement emphasizes that responsibility lies not only with the violators but also with those who fail to hold them accountable. Concerns are raised about potential war crimes and violations of humanitarian law, particularly regarding attacks on civilians and the alarming rhetoric from US officials.
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