President Donald Trump has issued a series of escalating threats against Iran, warning of the destruction of the country's civilian infrastructure—including bridges and power plants—if Tehran does not comply with a new ceasefire agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
These threats come as a tenuous truce, brokered by Pakistan, begins to unravel amid ongoing regional violence involving Israel and Lebanon. Trump's rhetoric, including statements about wiping out 'a whole civilization,' has drawn sharp criticism from international law experts and even some members of his own Republican Party, who warn that such actions could constitute war crimes under the Geneva Conventions. The U.S. military remains on high alert in the region, with Trump vowing that American forces will stay until a 'real agreement' is reached.
The situation has sparked urgent calls for de-escalation to prevent a catastrophic conflict.
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