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DOJ Advises Trump on Iran Actions Amid War Crime Concerns

4/8/2026

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Department of Justice advises the U.S. President Donald Trump administration on military actions against Iran.
This follows criticism that threats to strike Iranian infrastructure could amount to war crimes.
The United Nations notes limits under the Geneva Conventions, while the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no binding jurisdiction over war crimes.
Democrats call for invoking the 25th Amendment to deem Trump unfit for office.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Department of Justice advises the U.S. President Donald Trump administration on military actions against Iran.
This follows criticism that threats to strike Iranian infrastructure could amount to war crimes.
The United Nations notes limits under the Geneva Conventions, while the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no binding jurisdiction over war crimes.
Democrats call for invoking the 25th Amendment to deem Trump unfit for office.