Trump Threatens Iranian Infrastructure as Peace Talks Loom
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Updated · abcnews.com · Apr 19
Trump Threatens Iranian Infrastructure as Peace Talks Loom
35 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · Apr 19
US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy all power plants and bridges in Iran if a peace deal is not reached.
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz defended the threat, arguing such infrastructure is a legitimate military target given Iran's use of dual-purpose facilities.
Critics, including international legal experts and Democratic lawmakers, warn these actions could constitute war crimes and escalate devastation for Iranian civilians.
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