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After US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iran of massive destruction if the country does not open up the Strait of Hormuz, the United Nations issued a statement stressing upon established international rules when it comes to war.
"Even wars have rules," the UN said in a post on X, adding, "The Geneva Conventions protect civilians in conflict and help ensure assistance reaches those in need, without discrimination."
What was Trump's threat?
Trump, who has given Iran time till 8 pm ET Tuesday (5:30 am IST Wednesday) to open up the Strait of Hormuz, said in a post on Truth Social, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?"
"We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!" the US President added.
Trump's warning clearly states that he is planning to indiscriminately target Iran and Iranian infrastructure, which is a clear violation of the Geneva Convention, which both the US and Iran are signatories of.
This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates.
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