President Donald Trump’s threat to ramp up attacks on Iran, targeting its bridges and power plants, unless it agrees to open the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Tuesday is not just justified — it’s generous. The Geneva and Hague Conventions do limit wartime attacks to military objectives, and protect objects “normally dedicated to civilian purposes,” like churches, residences, schools and medical clinics, assuming they are not also being used to further military ends. Besides, limiting Iran’s electricity may also curb the regime’s ability to terrorize its people, and even perhaps open a path for them to rise up.
Author: Post Editorial Board
Published at: 2026-04-06 22:55:02
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