The Risk of Targeting Water Desalination Plants In The Gulf Region

Smoke rises after explosions struck the northeastern, western, and central areas amid Israeli attacks in Tehran, Iran on April 1, 2026. —Tolga Akbaba/Anadolu—Getty Images

As the war in Iran continues into its fifth week, President Donald Trump has warned that, if a deal is not reached to open the Strait of Hormuz soon, the U.S. could escalate attacks—targeting critical civilian infrastructure in the country.  

In a post on Truth Social, the president said on Monday that, without an agreement...