Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning regarding potential attacks on critical infrastructure in Iran, specifically mentioning bridges and power plants as possible targets. This latest threat underscores a growing focus on Iranian infrastructure amid heightened tensions between the two nations.
According to Thai News Agency, President Trump took to social media to announce that the U.S. military has not yet fully engaged in the destruction of key structures within Iran. He indicated that bridges and power plants are next on the list of potential targets. Trump stressed that Iranian leaders are aware of the actions they must take and urged them to make a decision swiftly to avoid further escalation.
In a televised address on Wednesday, Trump suggested that the conflict could intensify should Iran fail to meet the conditions set by the U.S. government. These conditions reportedly include curbing further attacks on energy and oil infrastructure. The President's statements have come amid a backdrop of mixed messages regarding the timeline and objectives of the ongoing conflict.
In response to these developments, a group of international law experts in the United States has expressed concern over the legality of such actions. On Thursday morning, they released an open letter warning that an attack on Iranian infrastructure might be considered a war crime under the 1949 Geneva Conventions. These conventions mandate the protection of civilian infrastructure and require a clear distinction between civilian and military targets during wartime.
President Trump also made a controversial statement on Wednesday, asserting that the United States plans to launch a comprehensive offensive against Iran in the upcoming weeks. He claimed this would regress the country to what he described as the "Stone Age." Despite these bold declarations, Trump has not provided a specific timeline for when the conflict might conclude, leaving the situation shrouded in uncertainty.