'This Is Just Not How the Human Race Should Operate,' Says US Senator (commondreams.org)

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy condemned President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization” if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling it “pure evil,” a war crime, and fundamentally wrong even if Iran agrees to a deal. The article notes widespread condemnation from other lawmakers and human-rights advocates, with some calling for Trump’s removal from office and warning that the rhetoric could normalize extreme escalation.