In a telephone interview with Fox News, Trump stated that he could destroy key Iranian capabilities in a very short time. "I could destroy Iran in one day. I could take out their entire energy infrastructure, all their power plants, which is a huge thing," said Trump. However, legal experts warn that targeting civilian infrastructure, including power plants and water systems, would be contrary to international humanitarian law. Amnesty International's Secretary General Agnรจs Callamard emphasized that deliberate attacks on civilian objects constitute a war crime. "Even in cases where civilian infrastructure may have a military function, attacks are not permitted if they would cause disproportionate harm to civilians," said Callamard. She further stressed that power plants, water systems, and energy infrastructure are crucial for the daily lives of civilians as they enable access to drinking water, medical care, electricity in hospitals, and food supply chains. "Attacks on such facilities would be disproportionate and illegal under international humanitarian law and could constitute a war crime," she warned. Trump also mentioned that the United States, with the help of several allies, will work to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route for global energy trade. According to him, among the countries that could participate is the United Kingdom, which, he claims, should send minesweepers to remove mines from the area. There is no official confirmation yet from Downing Street about sending such vessels, although British authorities are working on finding a "practical" solution to reopen the strait. "We have minesweepers there, including the most advanced underwater systems, but we are also bringing in traditional ones. As far as I understand, both the United Kingdom and several other countries are sending their minesweepers," said Trump. In the same interview, Trump reiterated that the United States plans to block the Strait of Hormuz, but he acknowledged that such a move would require some time, asserting that the "cleanup" of this strategic passage would not take long. Trump also noted that NATO, which he previously criticized for insufficient support of his military moves toward Iran, is now showing readiness to help unblock the strait.
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Trump threatens attack on Iran's energy sector: I could destroy them in a day, but it would take me some time to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again threatened the complete destruction of Iran's energy infrastructure if an agreement to end the war he started with Israel is not reached.

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