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April 19, 2026
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Is Trump threatening to commit a war crime?

Is Trump threatening to commit a war crime?

Luis Moreno Ocampo, founding chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) - to which neither the US nor Iran are party - told me earlier this month when Trump made similar threats that bombing of Iranian power plants, as well as attacks by both Iran and Israel on en..

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Donald Trump's recent threat to destroy Iran's electricity plants and bridges has drawn criticism, with some suggesting it could constitute a threat to commit war crimes under international law.

  • The deliberate destruction of energy infrastructure, even if linked to military or government purposes, could have devastating effects on civilian life.
  • Luis Moreno Ocampo, former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), stated that bombing Iranian power plants would not be a legitimate target under the Rome Statute.
  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected the notion of war crimes, asserting the United States armed forces operate within the law, while Trump himself stated his own morality and mind are his only limits.

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