Rights groups have condemned U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for stating that “no quarter” will be shown to Iran amid ongoing military actions by the U.S. and Israel. His remarks raise concerns about adherence to international law, as threats of “no quarter” are prohibited under the Hague Convention and U.S. military guidelines. Following a U.S. strike that killed over 170 people, primarily children, experts worry that such rhetoric may undermine protections for civilians and lead to increased lethality in warfare.
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