Trump Threatens 'Complete Demolition' of Iran's Civilian Infrastructure

President Trump threatened to destroy Iran's entire civilian infrastructure, warning that every power plant and major bridge in Iran could be demolished if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened by an 8 p.m. ET deadline on April 7. Speaking at a White House press conference, Trump stated 'the entire country could be wiped out in one night, and that night could be tomorrow night.' He also threatened to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Age.' When questioned about potential war crimes targeting civilian infrastructure, Trump dismissed concerns saying 'very little is off limits.' The threats came amid a five-week conflict with Iran and represented a significant escalation in rhetoric against a sovereign nation. These threats potentially violate Articles 48, 51, and 52 of the 1977 Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit indiscriminate attacks on civilian objects and infrastructure.

"The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night." — Response to reporter's question about the scope of potential military action against Iran during White House press conference regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis and 8 p.m. deadline.