President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran would face attacks on bridges and power infrastructure if Tehran does not reach a deal with the United States by his stated 8 p.m. Tuesday deadline.
Speaking at a White House press conference on Monday, Trump said the U.S. had a plan under which “every bridge in Iran will be decimated” by late Tuesday if no agreement is reached. He also said Iranian power plants would be left “burning, exploding and never to be used again.”
When asked whether such attacks on Iran’s infrastructure could amount to war crimes, Trump said he was “not at all” concerned. He added, “I hope I don’t have to do it.”
Trump also used the news conference to voice frustration with U.S. allies, saying NATO members had not done enough to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz or support possible offensive action against Iran.
As the event ended, Trump expanded that criticism to U.S. partners in the Asia-Pacific region, naming South Korea, Australia and Japan. He said American troop deployments in Japan and South Korea underscore the level of U.S. support those countries receive.
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