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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Norway Condemns US-Israeli Actions Against Iran as Violations of International Law

Jun 13, 2026 03:56 AM CT Oslo, Norway norway,international law,diplomacy,condemnation,iran-israel conflict

Summary

Norway's deputy foreign minister issued a statement condemning the US and Israel's military actions against Iran as illegal under international law. This diplomatic move highlights growing international scrutiny and potential friction between Norway and its Western allies regarding the conflict's legal framework. While not a direct military escalation, it signals diplomatic pressure on the primary state actors involved.

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Norway: International law is worth defending, even when allies break it International law should be defended even when the country's closest allies are the ones breaking it, said Norway's deputy foreign minister as Oslo reiterated its condemnation of the  US-Israeli war on Iran  as ille...

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Condemned by Norway for alleged violations of international law in the conflict with Iran.

Israel NEUTRAL

Condemned by Norway for alleged violations of international law in the conflict with Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of US-Israeli military operations cited as illegal by Norway.

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