Where are Iran’s power plants that Trump has threatened to destroy?
President Trump has repeatedly threatened Iran with military action, specifically targeting power plants and bridges, if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He issued an ultimatum with a deadline of April 7th, later extended, threatening to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges.
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Open questions and key claims
US military “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants!
After defeating Iran 37 times in a row, this brilliant no-strategy war they started has now been downgraded from ‘regime change’ to ‘Hey! Can anyone find our pilots? Please?'
American forces have flown more than 13,000 missions in the Iran war while striking more than 12,300 targets.
It was a major test for the American military because they really don’t want to leave any of their servicemen behind enemy lines.
US President Donald Trump said the rescued weapons systems officer had "sustained injuries" but would be "just fine".
Iran's parliamentary speaker condemned Donald Trump's threats to target energy and transport infrastructure.
Netanyahu suggested Israel assisted the US with its rescue of the downed airman in Iran.
Targeting civilian sites amounts to “collective punishment”, which is prohibited under the laws of war.
Who and where
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