Iran accuses United States and Israel of double standards in international law
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian claims the US and Israel impose sanctions on Tehran while ignoring Israel's nuclear arsenal and Gaza actions.
Iran’s President Criticises Western Policies
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian publicly accused the United States and Israel of applying “double standards” in international affairs. He highlighted Israel’s possession of a nuclear arsenal and its military actions in Gaza as evidence that Western powers treat Israel differently from Iran, which is currently subject to inspections and sanctions.
Call for Equal Legal Treatment
Pezeshkian urged that international law be applied uniformly, arguing that Iran should not be punished while other states with comparable capabilities face no comparable legal consequences. He framed the issue as a matter of fairness under global legal norms.
Context and Unverified Claims
The statements were made in a video posted by Al Jazeera on 23 September 2026. The source does not provide independent verification of the alleged double standards or details of any specific legal cases. No additional evidence was offered regarding the sanctions regime or the status of Israel’s nuclear program. Further verification from independent observers or official documents remains pending.
For the original video, see Al Jazeera
Source & attribution
This report is based on www.aljazeera.com's original reporting published 23 Sept 2026. Claims attributed to officials or parties to a conflict have not been independently verified by TotalWar.live.
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