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Trump's Threats to Iran: Potential War Crimes Examined

4/7/2026

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NPR's A Martinez discusses U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to target Iran's civilian infrastructure with Asli Bali, a Yale Law School international law expert.
They explore whether these threats could be classified as a war crime under international law.
The conversation raises significant legal and ethical questions about the implications of such actions in international law.

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NPR's A Martinez discusses U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to target Iran's civilian infrastructure with Asli Bali, a Yale Law School international law expert.
They explore whether these threats could be classified as a war crime under international law.
The conversation raises significant legal and ethical questions about the implications of such actions in international law.