The Latest: Trump brushes off war crime concerns as he repeats threat to Iran’s infrastructure

Key Points:

• President Trump reiterated his threat to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday 8 p.m. deadline, dismissing concerns about potential war crimes.
• Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal, demanding a permanent end to the conflict with guarantees against future attacks, while Israel and the U.S. conducted attacks killing over 25 people, prompting Iranian missile retaliation.
• The U.N. Secretary-General warned the U.S. against striking civilian infrastructure, emphasizing international law prohibits attacks causing excessive civilian harm, though Trump remains unconcerned about war crime accusations.
• The U.S. and Israeli militaries coordinated a large-scale rescue operation for downed airmen in Iran, involving advanced technology and significant resources, with Israeli intelligence support acknowledged.
• Regional and international actors, including Turkey and the Red Cross, express concern over escalating violence and destruction of civilian infrastructure, urging ceasefire efforts and caution against further escalation.