US History of Threats and Carpet Bombing Sparks Concern Over Past Actions

US President Donald Trump Warns Iran of Potential Bombing Campaign

In a recent address to the nation, Trump stated that the US would “hit them extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks, aiming to bring Iran back to its pre-industrial state. This warning was echoed by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in a subsequent post on X.

The phrase “bombing back to the stone ages” is often associated with US Air Force officer Curtis LeMay, who wrote about it in his 1965 book, Mission with LeMay. The concept refers to destroying all modern infrastructure, leaving a country in a primitive state.

Historical records show that such threats and campaigns are not new for the US. During its military campaigns, Washington has made similar warnings and carried out attacks that have resulted in significant destruction and loss of life.

The current conflict between Iran and the US began on February 28, with both sides launching their respective attacks. The war has resulted in over 2,000 civilian casualties and thousands of damaged or destroyed sites, including hospitals, schools, universities, and pharmaceutical factories.

International humanitarian law prohibits targeting civilian objects deliberately during war. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) emphasizes that such actions would be considered a serious violation of longstanding laws of war.

Iran is home to one of the oldest human civilizations, with empires built over 1,000 years ago. The US has a long history of military campaigns, including the World War II carpet bombing of Japanese cities and the Vietnam War.

Source: Al Jazeera