Today is Tuesday at March 31st. We'll tell you about President Trump's new threats for Iran

that could raise some serious concerns under international law. Also, TSA agents are finally getting

paid. And President Trump now says his proposed ballroom is not as important as what's being

built beneath it. Plus, the latest museum heist that put three masterpieces of French art in the hands of thieves,

the unusual video from Kid Rock that got the U.S. Army's attention,

and the two upcoming residencies with tickets on sale soon.

Those stories and even more news coming up.

Welcome to The Newsworthy, all the day's news in less than 15 minutes. I'm Erica Mandy.

Thanks so much for being here. Let's do this.

President Trump has once again threatened to significantly escalate the war in Iran. The president

says if a deal to end the conflict is not reached shortly, he could blow up Iran's power plants, oil wells,

and all desalination plants, which could have devastating impacts across the Middle East.

Desalination plants convert salt water into drinkable water and are something people in that region

of the world need in order to survive. So it would be a major escalation that experts say could

constitute a war crime under

international law. The White House insists the U.S. will always act within the confines of the law,

but that Trump will, quote, move forward unabated. Trump also threatened to obliterate the major

fuel hub of Karga Island. And at the same time, Trump said talks between the U.S. and Iran are making great

progress, while the U.S. military kept hitting targets. Reports say the U.S. hit a large

ammunition depot in Iran with 2,000-pound bunker buster bombs. Also yesterday, Iranian officials

condemned what they claim are American attacks against universities across their country

and their warning of possible retaliation

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