"International law explicitly bans making civilian sites the object of attack or of reprisals. This is clearly an act of collective punishment, which is prohibited under international humanitarian law."
"You can't deliberately harm an entire civilian population to pressure its government. The Fourth Geneva Convention says: Collective penalties and likewise all measures of intimidation or of terrorism are prohibited."
"Trump's threats represent clear, public evidence of criminal intent. This reinforces the climate of impunity around collective punishment in warfare."
President Trump has threatened to target civilian infrastructure in Iran, including desalination plants, which would violate international law prohibiting collective punishment. Legal experts assert that such actions would harm millions and reinforce a climate of impunity in warfare. Trump's threats come amid discussions for a new regime to end military operations in Iran. International law, specifically the Fourth Geneva Convention, prohibits attacks on civilian sites and collective penalties. Experts emphasize that these threats indicate criminal intent and disregard for humanitarian law.
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