RULES FOR THEE, BUT NOT FOR ME CAMERON ON IRAN REACTION

Iran’s not allowed to retaliate for Israel bombing its consulate in Syria on 1 April, that killed seven including two top commanders, according to British Foreign Secretary David Cameron. A prominent advocate of the so-called ‘rules-based order,’ he refused to provide a clear answer when Sky News host Kay Burley asked whether Iran had a right to respond to the destruction of its sovereign property. However, when asked how Britain would react to a country flattening one of its embassies overseas, Cameron replied that his government would respond ‘very strongly.’

This telling exchange has for many online exposed Western double standards with regards to international law.

On 13 April, Iran sent a barrage of missiles and drones into Israel to retaliate for Israel killing 16 people at its Damascus consulate on 1 April.

Cameron avoided answering the journalist’s question about Iran’s right to retaliate—per international law—and implied Tel Aviv doesn’t have to honour the Geneva Conventions, which protect diplomatic and consular installations and their personnel.Is international law respected across the board or is it dependent on who violates it?

Is international law respected across the board or is it dependent on who violates it?

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