March 9, 2026 🔴 Critical

Trump Says U.S. Reserving 'Most Important Targets' in Iran Including Electricity Production 'for Later'

During a press conference at his Florida golf club, President Trump stated that while the U.S. had struck over 5,000 targets in Iran during the second week of military operations, the administration had deliberately held back from attacking critical infrastructure. Trump specifically mentioned that 'some of the most important targets' including 'electricity production and many other things' were being reserved 'for later,' suggesting the potential for escalated strikes on civilian infrastructure. This statement came as Trump provided mixed signals about the war's endpoint, telling reporters the conflict was 'very far ahead of schedule' while declining to specify when hostilities would end. The revelation raised concerns about potential attacks on Iran's electrical grid and other essential services affecting civilian populations. Under international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions, deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure essential to the survival of the civ...

"We've left some of the most important targets for later. Electricity production and many other things." — Trump made this statement while discussing the progress of U.S. military operations in Iran during a press conference, responding to questions about the scope and timeline of the military campaign.

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