An open letter to the United Nations condemning war against Iran

Petition addressed to: Awa Dabo, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights

Dear Ms. Dabo,
Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights,

We write to express our grave concern regarding the military actions carried out on 28th February 2026 by the United States of America and Israel against Iran. These actions constitute violations of international law, including the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
On the first day of this violation of international law, an elementary school in Minab was bombed twice. More recent strikes by the USA and Israel have destroyed three universities.

According to available reports, these attacks have so far resulted in significant human loss and widespread suffering in Iran. Approximately 2,000 have been killed, including more than 200 children, and over 20,000 individuals have been injured. It is further estimated that around three million people have been displaced due to the extensive destruction of residential areas caused by the Israel and USA bombardments.

This illegal act of Aggression has caused severe damage to critical civilian infrastructure. At least 300 medical facilities and 42 ambulances have been bombed, with seven hospitals evacuated since 28 February. These include key institutions such as the Pasteur Center for Public Health and Medical research, as well as 13 pharmaceutical facilities.

The USA and Israel have conducted extensive airstrikes on civilian energy and industrial infrastructures, including a water facility in Qeshm, three oil refineries, the south Pars gas field, major steel production sites such as Mobarakeh Steel in Isfahan and Khuzestan Steel in Ahvaz and petrochemical complexes in Khuzestan. Further strikes hit a bridge in Azimieh and damaged the Haghani Port in the southern city of Bandar Abbas.

We, the undersigned, call upon The United Nations to condemn these acts of aggression and to take urgent action to address what constitutes violations of international law. We urge the United Nations to demand an immediate cessation of American and Israeli attacks.
Civilians and civilian infrastructures – including energy facilities – are protected under international humanitarian law and must be respected and safeguarded at all times.

We further urge the United Nations to take all necessary measures to ensure that the governments of the United States and Israel immediately cease their military actions against Iran and uphold their obligations under international law.
Yours sincerely