"Trump has threatened to destroy power plants and bridges by 8pm Tuesday if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, echoing a previous ultimatum from March 21."
"Legal experts say that targeting civilian sites amounts to collective punishment, which is prohibited under the laws of war, raising concerns about the implications of Trump's threats."
"Iran operates hundreds of power plants, forming one of the largest electricity systems in the Middle East, supplying energy to 92 million people, mostly concentrated in the western half of the country."
President Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8pm Eastern Time on April 7, threatening destruction of power plants and bridges. This follows a previous ultimatum where he threatened to attack Iran's power plants if the strait was not reopened within 48 hours. Iran denies holding direct talks with the US. Legal experts warn that targeting civilian sites could constitute collective punishment, which is illegal under the laws of war. Iran's power plants are crucial for supplying energy to its population.
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