Trump brushes off war crimes concerns as he widens threat to Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he’s “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes as he threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants.
Trump brushes off war crimes concerns as he widens threat to Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he’s “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes as he threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants. Grouped from 27 articles across 10 sources.
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Middle East crisis live: Trump says he is ‘not at all’ worried about possible war crimes as his deadline for Iran nears
Israel warns Iranians to immediately stop using trains or being near railway lines, saying it would ‘endanger’ their lives Here are some of the latest images coming in from the Middle East as the war continues in week six. The Israeli military has just warned the people of Iran not to use trains, saying that doing so “endangers your life” . Dear Citizens, for the sake of your security, we kindly request that from this moment until 21:00 Iran time, you refrain from using and travelling by train throughout Iran. Your presence on trains and near railway lines endangers your life. Continue reading...
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US president says power plants and bridges will be attacked if Tehran does not open Strait of Hormuz
Trump threats cause dilemma for US officers: disobey orders or commit war crimes
Legal experts say attacking Iran’s infrastructure would constitute a war crime – but would military officers be held responsible? Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump’s threats to carry out mass bombing of civilian infrastructure in Iran present US military officers with a dilemma: disobey orders or help commit war crimes. It is an urgent matter for the US chain of command. In an expletive-laden threat, Trump set a Tuesday 8pm Washington time deadline for the Iranian government to open the strait of Hormuz or face “Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one”. Continue reading...
US, Iran studying ceasefire plan as deadline nears on Trump’s ‘hell’ threat
The “Islamabad Accord” involves an immediate ceasefire, followed by a comprehensive deal.
Trump says US could charge for Strait of Hormuz passage amid Iran war
US president says Washington, as the 'winner' of the war, has a 'concept' for charging a toll in the strategic waterway.
Trump's threats against Iran could be war crimes if carried out, some experts say
President Donald Trump is threatening Iran with an assault that some experts in the laws of war say would be illegal.
Trump’s threat to strike Iran’s power plants looms
US President Donald Trump said ‘Tuesday will be power plant day’ in a vulgar post on social media.
Trump and Hegseth invoke God and religion in Iran war press conference
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Trump warns Hormuz deadline ‘final’ as Iran pushes proposal to end war
US president says proposal not enough to avert threat to infrastructure should Iran fail to open Strait of Hormuz.
Little sign of breakthrough as Trump's Iran deadline nears
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Trump renews criticism of Japan, South Korea for not helping US in Iran war
He noted that US troops are in the 2 countries to protect them from North Korea.
'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears
Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump accused of ‘threatening possible war crimes’ in Iran post | First Thing
Chuck Schumer accuses president of ‘ranting like an unhinged madman’ in threat to obliterate Iran’s power plants and bridges. Plus, Audrey Hepburn’s son Sean on her movies, marriages, good works and fascist parents Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump has faced sharp criticism after threatening to wipe out Iran’s power plants and bridges in an expletive-riddled social media post yesterday. How has Iran reacted? Iran’s parliament speaker responded with a warning that the US president’s “reckless moves” would mean “our whole region is going to burn”. This is a developing story. Follow the liveblog here . What will they see? During the flyby, which will last about six hours, the crew will have to observe the celestial body with their naked eyes, along with cameras they have onboard. The journey promises views of the moon’s far side that were too dark or too difficult to see by the 24 Apollo astronauts who preceded them. Continue reading...
Bitcoin ticks up even as Trump’s Iran war threats cloud markets
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Trump makes explicit threat to Iran over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump posted an explicit, threatening message to Iran on social media on Sunday over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is set to hold a briefing Monday afternoon on the successful search-and-rescue mission for a missing crew member after Iran downed F15-E fighter jet. Nancy Cordes has more.
Iran urges youths to form human chains around power plants as Trump’s deadline nears
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Maga stands by Trump on Iran — for now
On the streets of small-town Georgia, the president’s base is backing the war as swing voters waver
U.S., Iran weigh peace plan as Trump's 'hell' warning nears deadline
With a U.S. deadline approaching, the United States and Iran received the framework of a plan to end their five‑week-old conflict, though Tehran rejected any immediate move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has threatened to rain 'hell' on Tehran if it did not make a deal by the end of Tuesday that would allow traffic to start moving again through the vital route for global energy supplies.
Iran war: Democrats slam Trump's 'unhinged' threat to Iran
Democrats have sharply criticized Donald Trump's expletive-laden threat to Iran. Meanwhile, at least 13 people were killed in an airstrike near Tehran. Follow DW for more.
Was Trump oblivious to the realities of Netanyahu’s promised ‘easy’ war on Iran?
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Prolonged Iran war could weaken U.S. support for Ukraine, Zelensky says
‘We have to recognize that we are not the priority for today,’ Ukrainian President says
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