Trump threats Iranian plants, but WH says Iran war strikes to be made within 'confines of the law'
March 30, 2026
USA TODAY
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump and the military would “act within the confines of the law” during the Iran war despite the president’s threat to destroy electric facilities and desalination plants. “Their best move is to make a deal or else the United States armed forces has capabilities beyond their wildest imagination and the president is not afraid to use them,” Leavitt said.
“Of course this administration and the United States armed forces will always act within the confines of the law.” “With respect to achieving the full objectives of Operation Epic Fury, President Trump is going to move forward unabated and he expects the Iranian regime to make a deal with the administration,” Leavitt added. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/world/2026/03/30/iran-war-live-updates-united-states-donald-trump/89378502007/ 🎥: REUTERS/POOL
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