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‘Severe water stress’: why desalination plants are the Gulf’s greatest weakness
ByDamien Gayle March 11, 2026

Recent attack on plants led to fears of escalating strikes, but Iran knows drought has left it equally vulnerableMiddle East crisis – live updatesIn 1983, the CIA determined that the most crucial commodity in the Gulf was its desalinated potable water….

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U.S. Forces Attack Iranian Mine-Laying Ships Near the Strait of Hormuz
ByJohn Ismay March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

A video posted by the U.S. Central Command showed munitions striking nine vessels, most of which were moored at the time. Whether any mines have been laid in Gulf waters was unclear.

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Oman Becomes Unlikely Hub for Evacuees Fleeing War in Gulf
ByTurki Al-Balushi and Ismaeel Naar March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

The international airport in Muscat, the Omani capital, has remained open while fighting in the region has escalated.

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Dozens Wounded in Bahrain as Arab States Condemn Iranian Strikes
ByRaja Abdulrahim March 9, 2026

Key U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf have stepped up their criticism of Iran after facing a barrage of missiles and drone attacks over the past week.

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Here’s What Happened in the Conflict on Sunday
ByAnushka Patil March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as his father’s successor. The Pentagon announced the death of a seventh U.S. service member.

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Vital Water Desalination Plants in Iran and Bahrain Are Attacked
ByVivian Nereim March 8, 2026March 8, 2026

Strikes on nonmilitary infrastructure were a “serious escalation,” analysts said, and could widen the war’s impact on civilians.

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Vital desalination plants in Iran and Bahrain are attacked.
ByVivian Nereim March 8, 2026

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Iran’s Drone Attacks Plague the Gulf States
ByLara Jakes March 6, 2026March 7, 2026

Missile launches from Iran have slowed, but relentless drone volleys could deplete air defenses in the region.

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Videos Show Homes and Businesses Across Mideast Caught Up by War
ByJosh Holder, Leanne Abraham and Malika Khurana March 4, 2026

As the conflict widens, residents across the Middle East are feeling the consequences of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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As Iran Retaliates, U.S. Closes Embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
ByYan Zhuang March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

The State Department also ordered nonessential staff in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq to to leave amid further retaliation from Iran.

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