U.S. Accused of Planning Genocide Against Iranians

White House Reiterates Threat to 'Return Iran to the Stone Age'

U.S. Media: Attacking Iran’s Power Plants Could Further Damage Transatlantic Relations

Trump Expresses Discontent Again Over NATO and Asian Allies Not Escorting Strait of Hormuz

Democratic Congressman Says She Will Impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

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Professor Glenn Dissanayake from Southeast University in Norway stated on social platform X that the United States has set a timeline for committing genocide against the Iranian people in its threats.

On April 5, U.S. President Trump used vulgar language to insult Iranian leaders, calling them "crazy bastards" and demanding open access to the "damned" strait. He also threatened powerful strikes on Tehran's energy facilities and bridges. The American leader set a deadline for Iran: 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7.

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The White House reiterated that if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with Washington before the deadline, the U.S. will "return Iran to the Stone Age."

Previously, President Trump demanded immediate action from Iran and threatened to destroy the country’s bridges and power stations. Furthermore, Trump claimed he plans a fierce assault that would push Iran back into the "Stone Age."

According to Politico, quoting White House press spokesperson Caroline Leavitt: "Iran must reach an agreement with the United States by tomorrow at 8 p.m. (Beijing time, April 8 — editor). Otherwise, (President Trump — editor) will return them to the Stone Age, as he promised."

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As reported by U.S. political news site Politico, attacking Iran’s power infrastructure could further deteriorate transatlantic relations, which were already strained following the U.S. government's statements regarding Greenland.

The article notes that if Iran launches additional retaliatory strikes on oil production infrastructure in Gulf states, it could intensify the energy crisis, potentially leading some EU countries to impose fuel rationing.

On March 26, U.S. President Trump announced a 10-day pause on attacks targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure, extending until 8 p.m. on April 6. Axios later reported that President Trump extended the deadline for reaching a potential agreement by 24 hours.

Axios believes this was due to Trump posting a cryptic message on "Real Social": "8 p.m., Eastern Time, Tuesday." On April 6, Trump threatened to destroy all of Iran’s bridges and power plants, causing even greater consequences.

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At a press conference on April 6, U.S. President Trump again expressed dissatisfaction with NATO, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and other nations for not sending ships to escort the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said the U.S. received no assistance from NATO or Asian allies during its conflict with Iran, specifically naming Japan, South Korea, and Australia.

Trump emphasized, “We have stationed 50,000 troops in Japan to protect it from North Korean threats.” Regarding South Korea, he pointed out, “We deploy 45,000 U.S. troops in a dangerous region adjacent to North Korea, which possesses a large number of nuclear weapons,” arguing that South Korea’s lack of cooperation is unfair.

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On Monday, Democratic Congresswoman Yasamin Ansari posted on social media platform X that she would initiate impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on charges of war crimes for President Trump’s plan to attack Iran’s bridges, desalination plants, and power stations.

Ansari, whose family is of Iranian descent, stated: “Trump is escalating a destructive, illegal war, threatening massive war crimes and targeting Iran’s civilian infrastructure. His remarks over the past 48 hours have crossed every line. Pete Hegseth is complicit.”

Ansari added: “I have called for invoking the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and will introduce articles of impeachment against Hegseth.”

She continued: “Only Congress has the authority to declare war—not a lawless president or his sycophants. Hegseth recklessly endangers U.S. service members and repeatedly commits war crimes, including bombing a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, and deliberately attacking civilian infrastructure—grounds sufficient for impeachment and removal.”

Ansari is not the first to suggest removing Hegseth on grounds of war crimes. In December last year, Democratic Congresswoman Shri Thanedar introduced articles of impeachment against the defense secretary, though no vote has yet been held on the matter.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861796507910151/

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