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Warning against the humanitarian and legal risks of targeting civilian infrastructure

Published July 15, 2026 at 6:03 AM UTC

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Critics and international observers warn that the intentional destruction of civilian infrastructure, such as power plants and bridges, would violate international humanitarian law. Legal experts point out that the 1949 Geneva Conventions prohibit attacks on facilities essential for the survival of the civilian population, potentially classifying such actions as war crimes. Beyond the legal implications, opponents argue that these strikes could lead to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, causing widespread suffering for the Iranian public without guaranteeing a strategic victory. Many fear that such escalation will only deepen regional instability and harden Iranian resolve rather than leading to a sustainable peace.