Trump's Team Defends Iran Strike Threats

0:00It's April 20th. This is entertainment and celebrity news today pop culture powered by AI. Trump's team is firing back at claims that its threat to wipe out Iran's power plants and bridges counts as a war crime. National Security Advisor Mike Walts called those accusations legally baseless, stressing that such targets have dual military uses. On ABCs this week, in CBS, Walts backed the president fully, saying all options stay on the table. He pointed out Iran's air defenses are already wrecked, making strikes on that infrastructure straightforward. Critics worry it breaks international rules like the Geneva conventions, which ban hits on civilian spots, or those causing too much harm. Walts shut that down quick, noting bridges and plants run by Iran's revolutionary guard corps are fair game. He even drew parallels to World War II bombings, calling war crime labels fake and overblown. Iran hit back hard, slamming the US naval blockade of their ports is unlawful, and a crime against humanity.

1:01With a two week ceasefire from Pakistan set to expire Wednesday, tensions hang thick. Could this escalatory talk push things over the edge?