Iran's water weapon against GulfDrops of petrol fall from the nozzle of a petrol pump at a gas station in France on April 1. The Iran war raises real risks as fresh water desalination might become a military target. Life in the Gulf relies on the "black magic" of turning oil and oil revenue into water. If Iran's infrastructure were attacked, Gulf desalination plants would be fair game. In response, Iranian military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaqari warned that the Islamic Republic would retaliate by striking regional infrastructure, including "water desalination facilities".

Source: Bangkok Post April 07, 2026 01:32 UTC