Summary
The article discusses President Trump's comments about potentially bombing Iran's infrastructure, focusing on whether such actions would be legal under international law. An expert, Rachel VanLandingham, explains the legal implications of these threats.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump mentioned the possibility of bombing Iran's bridges and power plants.
- International law can restrict the types of targets that can be bombed during conflicts.
- Rachel VanLandingham, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, provided insights on the legal issues.
- VanLandingham is currently a professor at Southwestern Law School.
- The discussion aims to determine if targeting infrastructure like bridges and power plants violates international law.
- The legality of military actions usually involves considerations of proportionality and necessity, according to international law experts.
