US President Donald Trump stated that he continues to threaten the Tehran leadership through Kharg Island, which is considered the center of Iran's oil trade. He also claims to be holding “serious meetings” with the Tehran leadership.
The editorial office, citing the BBC, reports that US President Donald Trump stated in a social media post that if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened, he threatens to bomb Iran's energy infrastructure and its desalination plants. Lawyers state that an attack targeting civilian infrastructure, such as desalination plants, could be considered a war crime.
The editorial office reports that White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, when answering a question on this topic at a press conference held on March 30, said that the US military “will always act within the bounds of the law.” Iran has not yet officially responded to the 15-point plan presented by the White House.
US President Donald Trump emphasized that he is trying to keep Iran under pressure with threats like Kharg Island if it does not accept his terms. When asked about the presence of Iranian defenses on the island, US President Donald Trump stated, “I don't think they have any defenses. We can easily take [that island].”