Overview
- Bahrain says an Iranian drone caused material damage at a plant near Muharraq, though authorities reported no loss of supply.
- Iran’s foreign minister alleges a U.S. strike damaged a Qeshm Island desalination facility and cut water to about 30 villages, a claim U.S. Central Command denies.
- Kuwait’s Doha West facility sustained reported damage linked to nearby attacks or debris, while strikes near Dubai landed within 12 miles of the Jebel Ali complex.
- Operators said the Fujairah F1 power‑and‑water plant remained fully operational after nearby strikes, underscoring uneven impacts across sites.
- Experts and security agencies warn that Gulf states’ heavy reliance on desalination—7.2 billion cubic metres produced in 2023—plus tight coupling with power grids and rising cyber threats creates high risk of cascading outages and severe humanitarian consequences if plants are deliberately targeted.