U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Monday that he is "not worried at all" about potential war crimes, as he escalated threats to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants unless Tehran meets a Tuesday evening deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking from the White House, President Trump reaffirmed his hardline stance, signaling a willingness to target civilian infrastructure to ensure the flow of global trade through the strategic waterway.
United Nations Issues Legal Warning
In response to the mounting rhetoric, United Nations Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric issued a stern reminder from the Secretary-General’s office. Dujarric emphasized that all parties involved in the Middle East conflict must strictly adhere to international humanitarian law.
"The Secretary-General is very clear regarding international law," Dujarric stated during a daily press briefing. "Civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities, must not be targeted. Even if specific infrastructure is deemed a military objective, international law prohibits attacks if they result in excessive collateral damage to civilians."
A Stalled Diplomatic Path
The UN’s warning follows reports of U.S. threats to strike Iranian power grids and transport networks if a new agreement is not reached. Dujarric reiterated Secretary-General António Guterres's position that there is "no practical alternative" to a peaceful settlement, urging all sides to halt hostilities immediately.
As the Tuesday deadline approaches, the international community remains on edge, fearing that a strike on Iranian soil could ignite a broader regional conflagration and permanently disrupt energy markets.
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