Trump’s Threat to Iran Crosses a Line, Rights Experts Say - The New York Times

President Trump has threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power stations, a statement that international human rights experts say could constitute a war crime under international humanitarian law. The threat raises questions about potential attacks on civilian infrastructure, which are protected under the Geneva Conventions even during armed conflict. Rights organizations argue that targeting power stations—essential services that sustain civilian populations—would violate laws of war that prohibit disproportionate harm to non-combatants. The comments reflect escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Iran, though no military action has been taken. Legal experts warn that such statements could have consequences under international law if carried out.