Anger from Democrats after Trump’s Iran warning: ‘A threat to commit a war crime’

"US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Trump Issues Ultimatum: A provocative threat from the White House has sent shockwaves through the international community, as President Trump warned Iran that he will "completely annihilate" the country if its government fails to reopen the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz by an 8pm ET deadline. The public posting on Truth Social, a social media platform used by the President, has sparked widespread concern among Democrats and raised questions about the implications of such a statement under international law. With the Strait of Hormuz being a vital artery for global oil supplies, the stakes are high, and the world waits with bated breath to see how Iran will respond to the President's ultimatum."

President threatens in Truth Social post to annihilate Iran if government ignores deadline to reopen strait of HormuzUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump on Tuesday morning threatened to completely annihilate the entirety of Iranian civilization should their government ignore his 8pm ET deadline to reopen the strait of Hormuz.The president’s own words, posted publicly and tied to a specific deadline and set of demands, provide unusually direct evidence of intent to violate international law, and is widely being met with shock and dismay by Democrats. Continue reading...