U.S. Lawmaker Criticizes Defense Department as "War Crimes Department"

Source: Global Times
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On the 2nd, U.S. Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton stated in an interview with MS Now news channel that the U.S. military is destroying civilian infrastructure and harming civilians in Iran, and that the Department of Defense should be renamed from "Department of Defense" to "Department of War Crimes."

Moulton said that the Trump administration instigated a war against Iran but did not know how to end it, just like poking a hornet's nest without knowing how to get away. (Reporter, video: Ni Yuanshi)

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Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
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U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton criticized the Department of Defense for its actions in Iran, suggesting it should be renamed to reflect its alleged war crimes.
Location
Iran
Unit
U.S. Department of Defense
Time
Recent (interview on October 2)
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Summary

U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton criticized the Department of Defense for its actions in Iran, suggesting it should be renamed to reflect its alleged war crimes. He accused the military of destroying civilian infrastructure and harming civilians. Moulton stated that the Trump administration provoked a war with Iran without knowing how to end it.

Key Facts
  • U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton criticized the Department of Defense during an interview.
  • He accused the U.S. military of destroying civilian infrastructure in Iran and harming civilians.
  • Moulton suggested renaming the Department of Defense to 'Department of War Crimes'.
  • He stated that the Trump administration provoked a war with Iran without knowing how to end it.