In remarks to Sonntags Zeitung published Sunday, Pfister stated that his government views the strikes as clear violations of the U.N. Charter—the foundational treaty governing the use of force between nations. Under that framework, countries are prohibited from deploying military force without either explicit Security Council authorization or legitimate self-defense claims.
"The Federal Council takes the position that the attack on Iran constitutes a violation of international law," Pfister said. He emphasized that both Washington and Tel Aviv had crossed a legal line by launching air operations without justification under established international norms.
The Swiss minister called for an immediate ceasefire across all parties, warning that the escalation threatens civilian lives. Legal scholars have increasingly aligned with this view, arguing that multiple nations will view these operations as indefensible under the U.N. Charter.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military has escalated its rhetoric, issuing stark warnings to Iran's leadership structure. An IDF statement cautioned that Israel intends to target anyone selected as Khamenei's successor, signaling that military operations could extend beyond current operations. The threat comes as Iran's Assembly of Experts prepares to announce a replacement for the recently deceased Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
"We will not hesitate to target" those attending the succession meeting, the Israeli military warned, calling the threat a message to all potential attendees.
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