Trump Threatens Massive Bombing of Iran Infrastructure in Profane Easter Rant

Trump issued an expletive-laden threat to bomb Iran's civilian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz was not opened by Tuesday.

The threat was widely condemned across the political spectrum.

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The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.

CNN's Jake Tapper warned parents the president did not use polite language.

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to US and allied shipping.

Iran launched missile strikes on Israel that killed 11 people.

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Iran's defense ministry threatened no mercy or forgiveness.

The Strait closure threatened 20% of global oil shipments.

Congressional Democrats demanded emergency briefings on the constitutional basis for the strikes.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed Trump as insane and not a Christian.

The scale of civilian destruction was outpacing what the administration had acknowledged.

The Red Crescent reported at least 201 Iranians killed.

The laws of armed conflict allow attacks on civilian infrastructure only if the military advantage outweighs the civilian harm.

The Guardian described Trump's signature as a rare gesture of accountability.

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Trump told Times destroying infrastructure was necessary for the Iranian people to have any prospect of life.