A security analysis published Friday notes that Iran's recent strikes on Kuwait highlight the region's heavy reliance on desalination for drinking water, with about 90% of Kuwait's supply coming from plants vulnerable to military or sabotage actions. Hundreds of desalination plants along the Persian Gulf coast are within range of missile or drone strikes, according to the analysis.
A security analysis published Friday highlights the vulnerability of Gulf desalination infrastructure following Iran's recent strikes on Kuwait. The analysis notes that approximately 90% of Kuwait's drinking water comes from desalination plants, which are within range of Iranian missiles and drones. The assessment comes against the backdrop of a series of Iranian attacks on Gulf states, including Kuwait, reported in recent weeks. The analysis underscores potential long-term risks to civilian water supply in the event of sustained military escalation. The Zioneer has previously reported on Iranian strikes on Kuwait, including a July 9 attack that wounded one person and the July 16 interception of a drone attack by Kuwait's army.
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