Trump threatens rapid destruction of Iran's bridges and power plants
US President Donald Trump has said the US has a plan for the rapid destruction of all bridges and power plants in Iran if the terms of his ultimatum on reopening the Strait of Hormuz are not met.
Source: European Pravda, citing CNN
Details: Trump said the US has a plan under which all bridges and power plants in Iran could be destroyed within hours.
"Complete demolition by 12 o'clock [midnight Eastern Time], and it will happen over a period of four hours if we want it to. We don't want that to happen. We don't want that to happen," he said.
Background:
- Over the weekend, Trump set a new deadline for Iran to comply with his ultimatum – 20:00 Eastern Time.
- He also warned Iran of worse things than the destruction of bridges and power plants.
- "The entire country can be taken out in one night – and that night might be tomorrow night," the US president added.
- Trump said he is not concerned that such strikes on civilian infrastructure could be considered war crimes.
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