UN Panel Accuses US of War Crimes in Iran Amid Escalating Tensions

A United Nations panel has accused the US of committing war crimes in Iran. The accusation comes as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate, with global oil prices topping $105 per barrel and the US striking targets in Iran near the Strait of Hormuz.

The UN panel's finding is a major development in the ongoing conflict, which has been brewing for over six months. The US has been imposing sanctions on Iran, while Iran has retaliated by targeting US interests abroad.

US President Donald Trump has downplayed the conflict, calling it 'small potatoes' and predicting that it will be over after the midterm elections. However, his administration's actions suggest a more serious commitment to military action against Iran.