'A whole civilisation will die tonight': Is Trump threatening war crimes?

It’s been a war of shifting deadlines for President Trump. And now, his latest one expires this morning. Trump is threatening that if Iran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the US will strike the country’s bridges and power plants in what he’s calling "Energy Plants Day and Bridges Day” – stating 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' if Tehran ignores his ultimatum. But indiscriminately targeting infrastructure that civilians rely on to survive could amount to war crimes. Today, Rachel VanLandingham – a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and former military lawyer – on whether the US can lawfully target civilian infrastructure, and what it would mean for international law if it did.   If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: National security law expert and former active duty judge advocate in the US Air Force, Rachel VanLandingham Photo: EPA/JIM LO SCALZOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.