No, Trump is not committing war crimes in Iran

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One hundred legal scholars signed a letter arguing that President Donald Trump’s threat to target Iranian power plants and bridges could amount to war crimes if carried out.

Calling “The attack was a clear violation of the United Nations Charter,” the scholars declared. “The conduct of the war, and statements of U.S. officials, also raise serious concerns about violations of international humanitarian law, including potential war crimes.”

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