Legal Concerns Grow Over US Rhetoric in Iran Conflict w/ Treasa Dunworth
Legal Concerns Grow Over US Rhetoric in Iran Conflict w/ Treasa Dunworth: April 16th 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026
As the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to unfold, concerns are growing not just about escalation, but about what this means for international law.
Recent comments from US President Donald Trump have drawn criticism from legal experts, with some warning that this kind of rhetoric could have serious implications in terms of war crimes and accountability.
Producer Pranuja spoke with Professor Treasa Dunworth from the University of Auckland about how these developments are being viewed through an international law lens, and what role countries like New Zealand should be playing in response.