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War Crimes Seem to Be Official US Policy Now

4 hours ago
  • #War Crimes
  • #US Iran Relations
  • #Military Ethics
  • The U.S. deliberately attacked two reservoirs and a water treatment facility in southern Iran on June 9, cutting off water to around 20,000 civilians in the Sirik region.
  • This attack is considered a war crime because it targeted civilian infrastructure with no discernible military utility, particularly in an extremely hot and dry climate where water is vital for survival.
  • The motivation behind the attack appears to be Donald Trump's frustration with Iran's lack of response to his demands, using it as a threat to compel compliance, with hints of further escalation against bridges and power plants.
  • The impact is unlikely to force Iran to back down, may harden their position, and could push Iranians toward the regime, while also depleting U.S. military stocks and weakening strategic control in the Western Pacific.
  • The article condemns the act as akin to terrorism, criticizes the lack of domestic pushback, and warns of long-term regret, comparing it to historical war crimes and emphasizing the military's compliance with unethical orders.