Trump Threatens Iran as US Hits Kharg Oil Hub
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- Trump published a Truth Social post warning that a civilization could die tonight as the US launched attacks on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil export hub.
- US and Israel reportedly targeted bridges across Iran overnight as part of a broader assault that has killed thousands of people since late February.
- Trump wrote that “Complete and Total Regime Change” could bring “something revolutionary wonderful,” implying a possible regime shift.
- Brian Finucane responded by citing 18 US Code § 1091, which bars American nationals from committing genocide domestically and abroad.
- International Crisis Group adviser Brian Finucane warned that Trump’s threat could violate anti‑genocide statutes.
Why it matters: The coordinated US‑Israel attacks on Iran’s oil hub and bridges heighten the conflict’s intensity, while Trump’s public warning—citing regime change—draws a legal rebuke referencing anti‑genocide law, underscoring the legal controversy surrounding the campaign and raises questions about compliance with international statutes.
