The tone and language of the post were so vile and unexpected that news outlets fact-checked whether the US President had actually posted such a message, only to confirm that he had indeed done so. In an earlier post, Trump warned Iran that “hell will reign over them within 48 hours”, hinting at the possibility of extended attacks on Iranian infrastructure. US forces have already targeted a key bridge linking Tehran to Karaj – a video of which Trump posted – with Iranian media reporting civilian casualties. Administration officials have reportedly discussed further attacks on power plants and transportation networks, arguing that such targets have dual-use military value by supporting missile and drone logistics.The emerging US strategy has sparked a vigorous debate in policy and legal circles, with critics warning that it risks collectively punishing Iran’s civilian population. Any widespread infrastructure attack could have devastating humanitarian consequences on the already long-suffering Iranian population. But proponents within the Pentagon argue that modern warfare is increasingly blurring the line between civilian and military infrastructure, arguing that depleting these systems is necessary to limit Tehran’s ability to wage war and develop advanced weapons.Opponents say such attacks risk violating international humanitarian law, particularly the principles of proportionality and discrimination. He also warned that targeting infrastructure could be strategically counterproductive, hardening Iranian public opinion and strengthening the regime’s resolve. The international community appears uneasy, with European analysts expressing concern about the dynamics of the surge, while humanitarian organizations warn of widespread impacts on water, healthcare and food supply systems.