He added that physical and psychological damages “inflicted on each individual of the Iranian nation in the 2nd and 3rd imposed wars, from child killings and war crimes in Minab and Lamerd to attacks on medical centres, is each a legal file that must be pursued in both domestic and international courts.”
He further stated that from the “murder” of newborns and the elderly to the assassination of his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, “each is a file among thousands of major legal cases that must be earnestly pursued in domestic and international courts”.
“What is definite is that these criminals must be seized by the collar and brought to justice for their criminal deeds,” he asserted.
Never in my life could I have expected to agree with the Iranian government. But, on this specific issue? I do. There needs to be accountability for this.
Ok but good luck in US courts.
The US was very happy to use the ICJ for their cases against Iran in the 80s
What does that have to do with anything I said?
Because Iran isn’t going to challenge them in the US courts but the ICJ/ICC (if at all)
Iran doesn’t recognize ICJ/ICC. Best they can do there is convince countries that do recognize them to start a case. But since neither Israel nor the US recognizes them, even if they win a case it will be hard to get them to justice. Most successful cases were succesful because the perpetrator lost their political power. So as long as Iran, US and Israel support their leader it’s very unlikely they will be jailed by because of an international court. Unfortunately.
I don’t think they’re independent
The Hague isn’t subject to US Courts’ oversight. Basically, the ICC puts out warrants for tRmp, Kegseth, and the ilk. Wouldn’t expect the US to extradite. But, they’re arrested if they ever step foot in an ICC jurisdiction.
*should be arrested
Like Bibi.