Recent statements by Swedish government officials, members of its parliament (Riksdag), and some of the Swedish national media regarding the Second Israeli and U.S illegal aggression against Islamic Republic of Iran have been mostly critical of Iran, yet notably silent on a fundamental question: who initiated this war? In official statements and public commentary, there is little acknowledgment that the escalation again began with unlawful military attacks carried out by Israel and the United States. There has likewise been no substantive debate concerning the legal grounds for this aggression and the targeted killing of a country’s leader and senior officials — an act that contradicts the 1973 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents[1] and raises serious concerns under international law. It is also important to note that these military strikes took place for the second time in the middle of ongoing indirect negotiations between I.R of Iran and the U.S. Bombing the other side during diplomatic talks sends a clear message that force, rather than dialogue, is being prioritized, reinforcing the perception that only the path of power is being followed. This silence reflects a worrying trend in which international law is overshadowed by power politics, replacing the ''power of law with the law of power''. Unfortunately, Swedish officials appear willing to support actions they politically favor, while remaining silent even in the face of severe humanitarian consequences when those actions align with their preferences. These attacks have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians — including 167 schoolgirls in the city of Minab — and the injury of many others. Such actions constitute clear violations of international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law, and require urgent international attention and accountability. In addition, military strikes carried out by the United States and the Israeli regime have targeted critical civilian infrastructures in Iran, including an oil refinery, oil storage facilities, Azadi Sports Complex and Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran and the desalination plant in Qeshm Island causing significant damage and further endangering the safety and livelihood of civilians. It is also important to clarify that Islamic Republic of Iran’s defensive actions have not been directed against neighboring countries themselves, but against the U.S. military bases located on their territory — bases that were allegedly used to launch attacks against Islamic Republic of Iran. Sweden has long been recognized for its strong tradition of supporting international law, multilateralism, and protection of civilians. Upholding this legacy requires impartiality, ensuring that respect for sovereignty, international law, and humanitarian principles is applied equally to all actors, regardless of political alignment.   IRAN HAR RÄTT TILL SJÄLVFÖRSVAR   [1] https://legal.un.org/ilc/texts/instruments/english/conventions/9_4_1973.pdf