What he has talked about is plunging Iran’s 90 million citizens into darkness by destroying their power plants and restricting their movement by destroying their bridges. As of this writing, Iran has answered by reportedly encouraging civilians to shield power plants and bridges with their bodies. Power plants have been targeted beforeOthers argue there is plenty of room for the targeting of power plants and bridges and that the US has done so before. Majid Saeedi/Getty ImagesWhen is it OK to target power plants and bridges? For Americans who heretofore viewed the US as the country that upheld international law, their conception of American civilization is also up for review.

Source: CNN April 07, 2026 23:26 UTC