"Trump stated, 'We're offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don't, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran.'"
"Waltz emphasized, 'All options were on the table, including taking out Iran's infrastructure relatively easily,' defending the potential actions as not constituting war crimes."
"'Attacking, destroying infrastructure that has clearly and historically been used for military purposes is not a war crime,' Waltz asserted, referencing the historical context of warfare."
"'That would be an escalatory ladder,' Waltz said, discussing the implications of Trump's threats and the historical context of targeting infrastructure in warfare."
President Trump warned of destroying Iran's infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if a deal is not accepted. U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz stated that all options remain available, including targeting infrastructure used for military purposes. Waltz argued that attacking such infrastructure is not a war crime, referencing historical precedents from World War II. The conversation highlighted the potential for escalation in the Middle East and the implications of Trump's threats on international relations.
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