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This article suggests the photos are technically illegal... not that Iran cares about that. The illegality is based on the assumption that the two parties are at war... which is a gray area at best. We seem to be at war with people not classifying themselves as a country, but definitely represent that country's interests.
This photograph violates international law. Article 13 of the Geneva Convention (III), governing the treatment of prisoners of war, requires Iran to protect prisoners against “insults and public curiosity.” This photograph — including a female sailor apparently forced to wear a headscarf – is a quintessential example of “public curiosity” and would be interpreted as insulting throughout the Muslim world.
Of course, Iran is using it as a message of strength over the Americans. We are using this as a message of diplomacy and are almost apologetic that we inconvenienced them.
"This photograph violates international law. Article 13 of the Geneva Convention (III), governing the treatment of prisoners of war, requires Iran to protect prisoners against “insults and public curiosity.”
I'm not sure Iran cares about the Geneva Convention.
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Reservation:
"The Islamic Republic of Iran is making reservation to the articles and provisions which may be contrary to the Islamic Shariah, and preserves the right to make such particular declaration, upon its ratification".
Upon ratification:
Reservation:
"The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran reserves the right not to apply any provisions or articles of the Convention that are incompatible with Islamic Laws and the international legislation in effect."
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