US-Iran War: Iran Says US Bombed Desalination Plant, Calls It Dangerous Precedent | WION
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Published: Mar 08, 2026, 05:00 IST | Updated: Mar 08, 2026, 05:00 IST
Iran has accused the United States of bombing a freshwater desalination plant on Qeshm Island during the ongoing conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the strike as a “blatant and desperate crime,” warning that it sets a dangerous precedent by targeting civilian water infrastructure.
According to Iranian officials, the attack disrupted the water supply to around 30 villages, raising concerns about humanitarian impacts in the region.
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