Trump does not consider the strikes on Iran's infrastructure to be war crimes
On Monday, April 6, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the possibility of striking Iran’s power plants and other critical infrastructure facilities.
CNN reported this.
During an Easter event at the White House, journalists asked the president if he was concerned that such actions could be classified as war crimes under international law. Trump replied that he was not concerned about this issue, emphasizing the priority of national security.
The U.S. president stated that the real war crime is allowing Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons. This rhetoric came against the backdrop of Washington’s ultimatum regarding the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz and the cessation of Iran’s nuclear program.
Human rights organizations have already expressed concern about the potential consequences for the region’s civilian population should a full-scale air operation begin. The situation remains a focus of attention for world leaders due to the threat of a global energy and security crisis.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran’s leadership, demanding that the Strait of Hormuz be unblocked by Tuesday, April 7. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, the American leader warned of large-scale strikes on critical infrastructure, calling April 7 both “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day.”
As a reminder, the IRGC announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and is threatening a “harsh response” to ships.
