Waltz defends Trump’s threat to bomb ‘every single power plant’ in Iran
Summary
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy all power plants and bridges in Iran if peace talks fail. Waltz said the threats are part of diplomatic efforts backed by military power and argued targeting infrastructure used for both military and civilian purposes is lawful in war.Key Facts
- President Trump posted a message threatening to knock out every power plant and bridge in Iran if Iran rejects a deal.
- Ambassador Mike Waltz said all military options remain possible and that Iran’s air defenses have been heavily weakened.
- Waltz argued that destroying dual-use infrastructure (used for both civilian and military purposes) is legal under international law.
- Waltz compared the situation to World War II bombings of infrastructure that supported war efforts.
- He claimed Iran hides military assets inside civilian locations like hospitals and schools.
- Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna criticized the threats, calling them escalation toward devastation in Iran.
- Khanna also said the administration should focus more on American domestic issues.
- Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran will continue in Pakistan, with Vice President JD Vance initially expected to attend but possibly not participating this round.
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