US EditionOil Built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated Water Keeps It Alive. War Could Threaten Both
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Idaho State Journal
Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both
As the Iran war widens, experts say the Middle East’s real strategic weak point may be water — not oil. Much of the Gulf’s drinking supply comes from desalination plants clustered along vulnerable coastlines within easy range of Iranian missiles…
The Persian Gulf’s Vulnerable Desalination Plants
The escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. puts the Persian Gulf’s vital desalination infrastructure at extreme risk. With 100 million people dependent on these facilities, any significant damage could render the region uninhabitable. Historical precedents from the 1991 Gulf War and recent Houthi strikes highlight this vulnerability. Targeting these essential water sources would devastate regional economies and constitute a major…
Reported attacks on freshwater facilities have highlighted the high dependence of the Gulf countries on freshwater technology, for example, 90 per cent for Kuwait.
Desalination plants secure drinking water for millions of people in the Middle East. According to experts, further attacks on these plants could have dramatic consequences.
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