U.S. Accused of Potential War Crimes in Iran Amidst Infrastructure Attacks
The United States, under the leadership of President Trump, is facing accusations of committing potential war crimes by targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran. Legal experts and international law scholars have raised concerns following President Trump's threats to attack Iranian power plants, which are considered civilian objects under international humanitarian law. These actions have been criticized as potentially unlawful, as they could cause disproportionate harm to civilians. Amnesty International and over 100 U.S. experts in international law have expressed serious concerns about these strikes, which have reportedly hit schools, health facilities, and homes, resulting in significant civilian casualties.