Investigations and Civilian Casualty Reporting

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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