Trump Has a War Crimes Problem. It’s His Mouth.
The Bulwark • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to seize Iran’s oil and destroy its civilian infrastructure, actions that violate international laws including the Hague and Geneva Conventions.
- Trump openly admitted his motivation is financial gain, stating he would “take the oil” from Iran “to make a fortune” and has previously boasted about profiting from oil taken from Venezuela.
- He has vowed to target all of Iran’s power plants and bridges, which would constitute attacks on civilian infrastructure and could amount to war crimes or even genocide given his threat to destroy “a whole civilization.”
- Trump also suggested charging tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz and proposed joint ventures with Iran for such fees, further emphasizing his mercenary approach to conflict.
- In addition to Iran, Trump has expressed interest in territorial acquisitions such as Greenland, indicating a broader pattern of aggressive and unlawful behavior beyond a single conflict.
