Trump said 'Iranian culture' sites could become military targets, but that could constitute a war crime

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• President Donald Trump on Saturday issued new threats at Iran, including one that could amount to a war crime if carried out.
• Trump warned Iran that a strike on "any Americans" or "American assets" would result in the US hitting 52 targets — including "Iranian culture" sites.
• But deliberately targeting cultural sites or cultural heritage sites could amount to a war crime under international law.
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President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Iran that a strike on "any Americans" or "American assets" in retaliation for the killing of its top general would result in the US targeting 52 sites — including "Iranian culture" sites.

But deliberately targeting cultural sites or cultural heritage sites could amount to a war crime.

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