Use of force in self-defence requires actual or imminent attack

Use of force in self-defence requires an attack which is actual or imminent.

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Would a military strike meet definition of self-defence?
Military strike on Iran would not be self-defence
Use of force in self-defence requires actual or imminent attack
There is no actual or imminent attack from Iran
It would be pre-emptive action, not self-defence
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