US Government Implicated in War Crimes in Iran
NEWS & RESEARCH
Despite President Trump’s claims that Iran struck its own citizens, investigations confirmed a U.S. missile strike destroyed the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School, killing 175 people—mostly children. The Iranian Red Crescent Society reports that 763 schools and 316 healthcare facilities have been damaged or destroyed to date. Escalating the crisis, Trump described the US Navy as “acting like pirates” to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to destroy "every" bridge and power plant in Iran, warning a "whole civilization will die" unless the Strait is reopened.
SOURCES: New York Times | New York Times | Washington Post | Reuters
ANALYSIS & OPINION
Over 100 international law experts have formally condemned these "serious violations of international law" for causing "serious harm to civilians." Yale law professor Oona A. Hathaway characterized the administration’s actions as "clearly unlawful and deeply misguided," noting that the traditional rules of engagement have been "completely thrown out." Analysts at the New York Times observed that no modern president has so openly discussed committing potential war crimes.
SOURCES: Just Security | New York Times
HOW TO FIX IT
Defund the Conflict: Reject all additional funding for military operations in Iran.
War Powers Resolution: Pass a resolution to block the Executive Branch from ordering further unauthorized strikes.
Accountability & Investigation: Launch a formal inquiry into the bombing of Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School and subsequent civilian casualties.
Impeachment: Initiate impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump for abuse of power and war crimes.
Diplomatic Pressure: Push for a sustained ceasefire and an immediate end to the war.
Legislation: H.Con.Res.91 - Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
