Bridge Day and the Law of War: Limits on Targeting Infrastructure
Donald Trump
On April 5, 2026, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social : “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day… Open the Fuckin’ Strait… or you’ll be living in Hell.” The statement threatens attacks on infrastructure if access through the Strait of Hormuz is not restored. From a law of armed conflict perspective, the post matters because it frames potential targets in categorical terms. It does not identify specific military uses or operational objectives. That distinction becomes central
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