Rights group warned U.S. and Iranian leaders against targeting civilian infrastructure
Human Rights Watch said threats to bomb bridges, power plants or other civilian infrastructure would raise war-crimes concerns as U.S.-Iran fighting expands. Congress and defense officials can seek civilian-harm reviews, legal guidance and public accounting for military decisions. (sources: Human Rights Watch News, apnews.com)
The U.S. has reportedly expanded its military strikes in Iran to include infrastructure-related targets. This development has raised concerns about the impact on civilian facilities.
- The U.S. has increased the scope of its military actions in Iran.
- Recent strikes have reportedly targeted infrastructure-related sites.
- A rights group has cautioned against the targeting of civilian infrastructure by both U.S. and Iranian leaders.
Why it matters
The targeting of civilian infrastructure could have significant humanitarian implications and escalate tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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