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#Geneva Conventions

The four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols — the core treaties of international humanitarian law governing the conduct of armed conflict and protection of civilians, wounded, and prisoners of war.

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Updated April 21, 2026 Foreign Policy & War
War Crime / Crime Against Humanity Ongoing

Trump Threats to Obliterate Iran's Civilian Power Infrastructure

Trump's explicit threat to destroy Iran's civilian power infrastructure constitutes a per se violation of international humanitarian law. The threats escalated from 'obliterate' to a promise of 'complete demolition' of all civilian infrastructure. Combined with 3,400+ killed including 1,600+ civilians, this represents a confirmed war crime classification.

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Updated May 20, 2026 Foreign Policy & War
War Crime / Crime Against Humanity Ongoing

Attacks on Iranian Healthcare Facilities: WHO Verifies 18 Strikes on Hospitals and Medical Infrastructure

A sustained pattern of strikes on Iranian hospitals, ambulances, and medical infrastructure has killed healthcare workers and forced the evacuation of six hospitals. The WHO verified 18 attacks on health sites through mid-March 2026, documenting systematic damage to protected medical facilities including Gandhi Hospital and Iranian Red Crescent centers. The pattern continued through the April 7 ceasefire, and HRW documented further strikes through the ceasefire period in its April 2026 report.

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