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#IHL

International Humanitarian Law — the body of rules governing armed conflict, protecting civilians and combatants who are hors de combat. Primarily codified in the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols.

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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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Iran warcivilian infrastructurepower plantswar crimesAmnesty International