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President's Infrastructure Threat
Trump threatened to destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran.
“Trump threatened to blow up all the bridges and power plants in Iran, a move some experts said could constitute a war crime”
Some military law experts say it could constitute a war crime.
The UN warned any attack on such infrastructure is prohibited if it risks excessive civilian harm.
Trump brushed off concerns about committing war crimes.
Legal and Ethical Challenges
Experts warned that cutting electricity could lead to indirect civilian deaths.
Rachel VanLandingham noted the risks to hospitals and wastewater treatment plants.
The destruction of resources would constitute collective punishment.
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was nearly at a standstill.
Political and Military Fallout
The Pentagon was expected to provide briefing details.
“Trump’s threat to blow up Iranian power plants and bridges is facing stiff pushback from Democrats”
Republicans were divided over the threats.
Trump insisted the strikes would take only four hours.
The war had already claimed more than 200 Iranian lives.