Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iran’s Energy and Water Infrastructure Amid Talks

Trump threatened to completely obliterate Iran's power plants, oil wells, Kharg Island, and possibly desalination plants.

He claimed great progress is being made in talks.

Al Jazeera

Trump suggested American troops could seize Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub.

Iran denied any direct talks with the US.

Iran struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuwait, and an oil refinery in Israel was attacked.

Anadolu Ajansı

The UAE signaled it wants Iran disarmed in any ceasefire.

Trump’s threat against desalination plants raised alarms.

“Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached ‘shortly’ Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached ‘shortly’ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U”

AP News

Iran relies on desalination for a small share of its water supply.

Gulf Arab states depend on it for the vast majority.

Experts warned that targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute war crimes.

Human Rights Watch said destruction of desalination facilities is a war crime.

Bloomsbury Intelligence and Security Institute (BISI)

The US continued adding troops while signaling possible ground operations.