March 30, 2026
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here's what that could mean for the Mideast
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to target Iran's energy infrastructure, including the country's desalination plants. Such a move - and Iran's possible targeting of the plants of its Gulf Arab neighbors - could have devastating impacts across the water-starved Middle East.
TL;DR
- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran's energy infrastructure.
- Desalination plants were specifically mentioned as potential targets.
- Such actions could have devastating impacts on the water-scarce Middle East.
- Iran might target the desalination plants of its Gulf Arab neighbors in retaliation.
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