Belgium says US-Israel action against Iran falls short of international law
Mar 2nd 2026
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot told RTBF the US and Israel's action in Iran does not meet international law standards, called for restraint and diplomacy, and warned the UN is being sidelined.
- Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said the joint US-Israel operation does not meet international law standards and stressed Belgium's commitment to those rules.
- Prevot urged rapid de-escalation and a return to diplomacy to prevent further escalation.
- He warned the United Nations has been unable to proactively prevent or resolve conflicts and should not be limited to human rights and climate issues alone.
- Belgium reiterated support for multilateralism and legal mechanisms to help prevent future conflicts.
- Anadolu Agency reported a US-Israel attack on Iran and subsequent Iranian drone and missile strikes, but those operational claims should be independently verified.