Illegality of the War and Conduct Rules

Both Iran and the U.S. have been accused of committing or planning war crimes since “Operation Epic Fury” began in late February.

Targeting electricity-generating stations, schools, and water-purifying plants is illegal under international law. Pretty much any civilian infrastructure is supposed to be off limits.

But what does it actually mean to label military action a war crime in today’s conflicts? We sit down with a panel of experts to talk about it.

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