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Water emerges as a dangerous new war target

An Iranian drone attack reportedly damaged a Bahraini water desalination plant, with Tehran accused of targeting civilian infrastructure. While Bahrain stated no impact on water supplies, Iran claims the US attacked a similar facility. Such attacks are rare but could have severe consequences in the arid Middle East, where desalination is vital.

9 Mar 2026 10:39 pm