Trump's 'civilization' threat sparks war crimes concerns

Military law experts classify Trump's Tuesday ultimatum to destroy Iran's bridges and power plants as potential war crimes, warning of collective punishment and targeting protected civilian infrastructure. The President dismissed concerns by claiming "the war crime is allowing Iran to have a nuclear weapon," whilst over 100 lawyers signed letters expressing "deep concern." Defense Secretary Pete Seth removed top military attorneys seen as "roadblocks" to the strategy. Pope Leo XIV issued his sharpest rebuke yet, calling the threats "truly unacceptable" on moral and legal grounds.