The UN reminds Trump that civil and energy infrastructure “cannot be attacked after his threats to Iran

This is what Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesman for the UN Secretary General, said in his daily press conference, when there are just over 24 hours left for Trump’s ultimatum to Iran is completed.

“The UN is very clear on issues related to international law and once again calls on all parties to comply with their obligations in the conduct of these hostilities. Remember that civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure, cannot be attacked,” the spokesperson stated.

Furthermore, according to Dujarricthis prohibition extends to thes civilian infrastructure that “could be considered a military objective“when an attack could cause “excessive collateral damage to the civilian population.”

“Any attack against civilian infrastructure is a very clear violation of international law,” he said.

Dujarric was asked about Trump’s threats to Tehran to reopen the strait, key to the transport of a fifth of the world’s oil, after he gave until this Monday at 8:00 p.m. Washington, a deadline that he extended to this Tuesday to reopen the passage or, otherwise, unleash “hell” in the country and destroy all its energy plants, as well as bridges and roads.

The US president affirmed that the peace proposal presented by Iranian negotiators in recent hours is “significant”, but noted that it still does not live up to their demands.

“Once again, the Secretary General reaffirms that it is time for the parties to put an end to this conflict, since there is no viable alternative to the peaceful resolution of international disputes,” Dujarric concluded.