Amnesty International condemns Trump's threats against Iran infrastructure

Apr 7, 2026, 21:34 GMT+1

Amnesty International on Tuesday denounced US President Donald Trump's threats to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges as "revolting" and potentially war crimes, warning they could plunge millions of civilians into darkness and deprive them of water, food and healthcare.

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