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Global Legal Experts Warn Trump Against Iran Bombing Campaign

08 April, 2026.USA.19 sources

Key Takeaways

About 100 international law experts warned US actions in Iran violate international law.
Trump's threats to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure could amount to war crimes.
International prosecution options exist; experts say accountability remains possible.

Trump's Bombing Threats

Trump threatened to bomb every bridge and power plant in Iran.

“"I'm not worried about it," he replied”

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The Guardian said he was openly threatening war crimes.

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More than 100 legal experts signed an open letter warning of illegal conduct.

Legal and Ethical Implications

International law forbids disproportionate attacks on civilian infrastructure.

The Atlantic Council called the campaign a high-risk gamble.

Amnesty International

Amnesty International warned Trump's threats may constitute genocide.

Congressional Response

Rep. Ted Lieu demanded military officers must disobey unlawful orders.

“Trump’s threatened destruction of Iran’s power plants could be considered a war crime, experts say Trump’s threatened destruction of Iran’s power plants could be considered a war crime, experts say WASHINGTON (AP) — In his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran, action that would be so far-reaching that some experts in military law said it could constitute a war crime”