Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The South African Communist Party (SACP) has issued a scathing condemnation of US President Donald Trump, accusing him of openly threatening war crimes against Iran.
SACP spokesperson Mbulelo Mandlana said Trump's threat to target civilian infrastructure amounts to a “commitment to war crimes”, describing the US stance as part of an “ongoing illegal and unprovoked war against Iran”.
“This pronouncement is unprecedented in its blatant disregard for international law and the rules of engagement,” Mandlana said.
He argued that the threat reflects a pattern of US conduct over decades, citing conflicts in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan as evidence of repeated violations of international law.
“We unequivocally condemn these threats from the US and its president as a public affirmation of war crimes,” he said, calling on the international community to intervene and halt what the party described as an “imperialist alliance” targeting both Iran and Palestine.
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