If Trump commits war crimes in Iran, he can be prosecuted | Kenneth Roth
There is no question that Trump’s threats, if carried out, would amount to war crimes. The international justice system is positioned to act
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· Taylor Herzlich
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· Agence France-Presse
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· Clea Caulcutt
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· Joseph Gedeon
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· Caitlin Doornbos
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· Teresa Elena Frontado
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· Taylor Herzlich
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· Callum Tennant
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· Middleeasteye
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· RT
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· REUTERS
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· Tyler Durden
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