# Trump’s Iran threats renew debate over war crimes, illegal orders

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/trumps-iran-threats-renew-debate-over-war-crimes-illegal-orders/
- Published: 2026-04-12T09:15:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivers remarks during the Shield of the Americas summit at Trump National Doral, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Miami, Florida. Photo credit: Official White House photo by Daniel Torok via Flickr. US government work. Article by Jennifer Shutt. Defense One – April 11, 2026. President Donald Trump’s threats to destroy power plants and bridges in Iran before saying he was prepared for a “whole civilization” to die have renewed questions about what constitutes an illegal order and what, if any, repercussions officials could face for committing war crimes. […] Click here to view original web page at www.defenseone.com