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Iran Vows Decisive Response to US Threats, Warns of War Crimes

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated Iran will deliver a decisive and immediate response to any act of aggression or imminent threat. He accused US President Donald Trump of publicly threatening to commit war crimes by targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure like power plants and bridges. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei condemned the US threats, warning any state assisting Washington would share legal responsibility for war crimes. The escalating conflict is set against a deadline from Trump concerning the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Key Points: Iran Warns of Decisive Response to US Aggression Threats

  • Iran promises decisive response to aggression
  • US threats labeled as potential war crimes
  • Warning to countries assisting US
  • Conflict centers on Strait of Hormuz
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Will deliver decisive response to threat: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister

Iran's Deputy FM says US threats to strike civilian infrastructure are war crimes, promises immediate and decisive response to any aggression.

"The threat to attack power plants and bridges (civilian infrastructure) is a war crime - Kazem Gharibabadi"

Tehran, April 6

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that Iran will deliver a decisive, immediate, and regret-inducing response to any act of aggression or imminent threat, Press TV reported.

Gharibabadi said that US President Donald Trump's threats to strike power plants and bridges in Iran could amount to war crimes.

"The American president, as the highest official of his country, has publicly threatened to commit war crimes," Gharibabadi says in a post on X, citing provisions of international law that could be breached, as per The Times of Israel.

"The threat to attack power plants and bridges (civilian infrastructure) is a war crime under Article 8(2)(b) of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court," he added.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has condemned US threats to target Iran's infrastructure as "war crimes," warning that any state assisting Washington will share legal responsibility.

"Regarding the threats against us, without a doubt, the very act of making such threats is a war crime," he said, pointing to US talk of striking "energy and industrial infrastructure" while giving Israel "the green light to attack civilian targets", as reported by Al Jazeera.

These, he stressed, were examples of war crimes according to "both international humanitarian law and the Statute of the International Criminal Court". The spokesperson said Iran's diplomacy will continue alongside its military defence.

"While our defenders are bravely sacrificing their lives, the diplomatic apparatus is also doing its job. Our basis and criterion are national interests, national security, and the legitimate demands of the Iranians," Baghaei added.

"All countries should know that any cooperation and collaboration with the US in committing its crimes must be held accountable and held accountable as a war crime and a crime against humanity," Al Jazeera quoted Baghaei as saying.

Trump has appeared to extend the deadline amid mounting pressure on Tehran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!"

This came right after he used unusually harsh language to convey his message, reminding Tehran of his deadline to 'make a deal' or to 'open the Strait', noting that Tuesday will be the day when Washington will wrap up all of Iran's energy and civil infrastructure.

The developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region as the US-Israel and Iran conflict has entered its second month now, with hostilities across civilian, energy and military infrastructure in the region.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The legal argument is strong. Article 8 of the Rome Statute is clear. But in geopolitics, law often takes a backseat to power. Hope cooler heads prevail. The Strait of Hormuz is a global chokepoint.
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Priya S
Feeling very worried. My brother works on a merchant ship that passes through the Gulf. Any conflict there directly impacts Indian lives and livelihoods. 😟 Our leaders must prioritize bringing our citizens home safely if things get worse.
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Vikram M
While the US threats are provocative, Iran's own actions in the region have hardly been peaceful. They support proxies that destabilize the area. The whole situation is a tinderbox. India's stance should be balanced - protect our interests without getting drawn into their conflict.
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Rohit P
Petrol prices will shoot up again if Hormuz is affected. That's the immediate worry for the common Indian. Government should have a contingency plan for fuel reserves. This is hitting our pockets directly.
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Michael C
The language from both sides is concerning. "Decisive, immediate, and regret-inducing response" sounds like a promise of major retaliation. There's no room for miscalculation here. Hope diplomacy wins the day.

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