US launches retaliatory strikes against Iran after downing of helicopter

AI justification

Escalation of military violence violates peace and human rights, warranting MINT. | The retaliatory strikes represent a clear escalation of military violence, violating core human rights principles of peace, security, and non-aggression. While framed as a response to a prior incident, the action itself constitutes a concrete violation of international law and undermines global stability, directly opposing SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).