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Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure Under Fire: A Potential War Crimes Scenario

According to Marieke de Hoon, an assistant professor of international criminal law at the University of Amsterdam, US-Israeli strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure may be considered war crimes. In an interview with Al Jazeera, de Hoon highlighted that the distinction between military and civilian targets is crucial in determining the legitimacy of such attacks.

While there may be exceptions, de Hoon emphasized that the threshold for justifying attacks on civilian objectives, such as bridges and power plants, is extremely high. The professor pointed to the International Criminal Court’s recent decision to issue arrest warrants for Russian leaders over war crimes in Ukraine, citing the precedence of possible civilian harm over any anticipated military advantage.

De Hoon also drew attention to the rhetoric employed by US and Israeli officials, particularly US President Donald Trump’s threat to “bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages” unless it agrees to a deal. The professor argued that such language implies an attack on the civilian population, which would qualify as a crime against humanity.

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