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International Law Experts Condemn U.S. Strikes in Iran

4/4/2026

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Experts Condemn U.S. Strikes

Over 100 international law experts condemned U.S. strikes in Iran as potentially war crimes, citing the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school strike that killed at least 175 people, mostly children.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to target Iran's energy infrastructure, saying he would "bring them back to the Stone Ages."
The experts' letter criticizes Trump's comments on international law and urges accountability and adherence to humanitarian law to prevent civilian casualties.

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Experts Warn Hegseth

Over 100 international law experts warn U.S. Defense Department is weakening safeguards against humanitarian law violations under Secretary Pete Hegseth.
They criticize Hegseth's 'no quarter' stance and dismissal of engagement rules, arguing it may amount to war crimes.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to target Iran's energy infrastructure, including nuclear plants, risking civilian harm.
Experts emphasize that attacks on dual-use facilities must follow proportionality and precautions to avoid civilian casualties.

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Experts Condemn U.S. Strikes

Over 100 international law experts condemned U.S. strikes in Iran as potentially war crimes, citing the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school strike that killed at least 175 people, mostly children.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to target Iran's energy infrastructure, saying he would "bring them back to the Stone Ages."
The experts' letter criticizes Trump's comments on international law and urges accountability and adherence to humanitarian law to prevent civilian casualties.

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