Military conflicts in the Middle East are increasingly targeting water infrastructure, with recent attacks on desalination plants emphasizing the value of water in war.
In the arid regions of the Middle East, water is often said to be more precious than oil, highlighting its critical importance in a conflict-prone area plagued by drought. The evolving tensions with Iran have escalated into attacks on vital water infrastructure, which serve as both powerful and sensitive tools of warfare. Recent incidents in the Persian Gulf indicate this trend, with Iranian authorities accusing the U.S. of striking a desalination plant on Kish Island that left around thirty villages without water. Shortly after, Bahrain reported damage caused by an Iranian drone to a similar facility.
