When asked Monday about possibly committing war crimes, Trump said he wasn’t worried about it. Following through could mean not only a remarkable escalation in the Iran war, but perhaps a long-lasting change in views of US morality on the world stage. Attacking Iran’s infrastructure in ways that hurt civilians for years to come could turn Iran’s population more against the United States. But his administration has already conducted strikes in the Western Hemisphere that could be war crimes. And even if he declines to follow through in Iran, he still appears to have threatened war crimes as a bargaining chip.

Source: Egypt Independent April 07, 2026 14:55 UTC