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No matter what euphemism is given to our action in the Gulf, we are taking sides. We're taking the side of those who attacked and decapitated a sovereign nation unlawfully. Our actions will result in deaths, directly or indirectly, of many unarmed civilians because we are freeing up US/Israel aircraft to keep carpet bombing Iran. Same as sending F35 parts to Israel to be used on civilian Palestinians.
We are now (unofficially) taking part in the Middle East War which some are already calling the start of WW3. Australian government, you are making this nation a future target without our consent.
Yep, sad to see us doubling down in this war.
I want to emphasise first that I'm not disagreeing with the comment in general: I really don't understand how this buzzword appeal "unlawfully" has taken off and become normal in geopol discussion. What does a lawful decapitation attack look like? Are our historical invasions of certain countries good and "lawful"? Lawfulness is obviously not a measure of ethics or morality, just take a look around at all the legal corruption and exploitation around us.
You're right. Thank you for that perspective.
Perhaps a lawful decapitation would be one like the bombing of Hitler's bunker, where the head of the state is leading annexation and occupation with no reason other than the desire to expand, and approving war crimes. Some further comment:
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar/02/legality-us-israel-attacks-iran-uk
https://verfassungsblog.de/the-unwillingness-to-call-this-illegal-is-a-terrible-mistake/
War, in my view, is an abysmal evil.