Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran's Entire Civilian Infrastructure as War Crimes Debate Rages

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

“Trump's threats against Iran could be war crimes if carried out, some experts say Trump said he'll target bridges and power plants if his demands aren't met”

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Military law experts and rights groups warned it would violate international law and constitute war crimes.

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A UN spokesperson warned that attacking civilian infrastructure is prohibited.

Trump brushed off war crime concerns, saying "I'm not at all concerned."

He said the operation would take only four hours.

Trump's threats ignited a fierce debate over legality and ethics.

Former military lawyers warned his words run counter to decades of legal training.

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Human rights experts noted collective punishment is prohibited under international law.

The move risked massive civilian harm to Iran's 93 million people.

Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz had already ground to a near halt.

Trump's threats divided policymakers between Democrats and Republicans.

“Live updates: Trump brushes off war crime concerns as he repeats threat to Iran’s infrastructure The president described the consequences that Iran would face if it didn’t reach a deal with the U”

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The Pentagon pursued a workaround targeting dual-use energy sites.

Questions arose about the enforceability of the 8 p.m. deadline.