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Annika Hammerschlag

Annika Hammerschlag

The Times of Israel

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Trump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean for the Mideast

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...

01.04.2026 50

Japan Today

Annika hammerschlag

What do Trump’s threats to bomb Iran desalination plants mean for rest of Mideast?

What do Trump’s threats to bomb Iran desalination plants mean for rest of Mideast?

Analysts warn biggest danger may not be what US could do to Iran, but how Tehran could retaliate, given that Gulf states depend on desalination for...

31.03.2026 40

The Times of Israel

Annika hammerschlag

Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War threatens both

90 percent of drinking water in Kuwait comes from desalination, 86% in Oman and about 70% in Saudi Arabia; the infrastructure is endangered by missile...

08.03.2026 70

The Times of Israel

Annika hammerschlag