Iran Threatens Gulf Desalination Plants as Trump Warns of Escalation Over Strait of Hormuz

Rising tensions in the Middle East have heightened fears of a wider conflict after Iran warned it could strike desalination plants in Gulf countries—facilities that are vital for water supplies in the region’s arid nations and central to both daily life and economic activity.

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While countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates have access to multiple bodies of water, others—including Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait—are densely situated along the Gulf coastline with no alternative shores.

This geographic limitation leaves their critical desalination infrastructure particularly vulnerable in the event of attacks on energy and essential facilities.

On Saturday, Donald Trump warned that he would “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran failed to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

The warning marked a sharp escalation, coming just a day after he spoke of “winding down” the conflict, which has now entered its fourth week.

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In response, Iran said on Sunday that it would target U.S. infrastructure along with energy and desalination facilities across the Gulf if Trump acted on his threat.

The statement came as U.S. Marines and heavy landing craft were reportedly moving toward the region, underscoring the growing risk of a broader confrontation.

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