Peace movement in Schwerin: Protest against the United States violating international law!

Peace movement in Schwerin: Protest against the United States violating international law!

On Saturday evening, around 25 people gathered in Schwerin Schlossstrasse compared to the Ministry of Finance. The occasion was the nocturnal attack by the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities. The participants, organized by the local peace movement, described this military strike as contrary to international law and strongly warned of a further escalation in the Middle East. Ulrich Leonhardt, spokesman for the initiative, Schwerin's initiative, had launched the spontaneous rally in a short time. A city representative and other local politics were at the side to set a sign of peace. A Russian statement that sharply criticized the US attack was also read out.

As part of the meeting, the participants emphasized the need for peaceful conflict solutions and expressed their concerns about a possible new major conflict. The Situation remains tense, but the event has so far been calm and without incidents.

international reactions to the attack

The global reactions to the US attacks are diverse and draw an idea of ​​concern. In a conversation with Iran's President Massud Peseschkian, France's President Emmanuel Macron asked for de -escalation and emphasized the need to find diplomatic solutions. Macron also advised countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to discuss measures to stabilize the region. The UN Security Council also plans a session on the situation in the Middle East, which illustrates the urgency of the situation.

The US attacks themselves, which according to reports over 80 injuries in Israel, have been considered illegal by various international lawyers. [n-tv] emphasizes that German politicians, including members of the SPD, speak of a “game with fire” and warn of the possible consequences. Iran's Foreign Minister threatened that Tehran will react with all the necessary means, and the revolutionary guards announced retaliation against US military bases.

The role of Israel and Iran

Israel pursues the developments with great attention and has already carried out military attacks on various goals in Iran. Dozens of military facilities were attacked and four members of the revolutionary guards lost their lives. President Herzog described the US air strikes as a brave step that could change the future balance in the Middle East. At the same time, it became known that Israel has closed its own airspace and tightened civil protection measures to prepare for possible reactions from Tehran.

The situation in the region could continue to worsen, because the Iranian authorities have announced that it is impossible to return their nuclear activities. Iran relies on risky drone attacks and recently made an attack on Israelis impossible in Cyprus.

The international community must now wonder how it should react to the events. [SPIEGEL] reports on the risk of a spiral escalation of the conflict. The UN General Secretary makes it clear that there is a risk of a major war without quickly conversations and diplomatic pressure.