THE LEGALITY OF UNITED STATES’ INTERVENTION IN A HYPOTHETICAL ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT: AN ANALYSIS OF ARTICLE 51 OF THE UNITED NATIONS CHARTER AND THE PRINCIPLES OF SELF-DEFENCE

Abstract

This article examines the legality of potential United States of America intervention in a hypothetical conflict between Israel and Iran, with a focus on Article 51 of the United Nations Charter of 1945 and the principles of self-defence. This article analyses relevant provisions of Article 51, and the potential forms of US intervention, it discusses the limitations and constraints on US intervention under Article 51, including the requirements of necessity, proportionality, and immediacy under the international humanitarian law. This article concludes by assessing the implications of US intervention for the development of international law, including the principles of sovereignty, non-interference, and the use of force. This article aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex legal issues surrounding US intervention in international conflicts.