What Defines a Civilian Target in War?
It is illegal for any military to target civilians, as President Trump has suggested he would in threats against Iran. But the U.S. has sought significant leeway in defining a civilian target.
- us and israeli attack on iran (2026)
- civilian casualties
- united states defense and military forces
- russian invasion of ukraine (2022)
- israel-gaza war (2023- )
Source: www.nytimes.com
It is illegal for any military to target civilians, as President Trump has suggested he would in threats against Iran. But the U.S. has sought significant leeway in defining a civilian target.
