Water, Not Oil: Desalination Plants New War Target in Gulf, Threatening Chaos

• Desalination plants, not oil, are the new critical target in West Asia, potentially triggering a Third World War.
• An attack on these plants could cause a severe human security crisis, affecting drinking water, electricity, sanitation, and public order in Gulf nations.
• GCC countries produce 40% of global desalinated water; Kuwait (90%), Oman (86%), and Saudi Arabia (70%) rely heavily on this technology.
• Water disruption is more immediate and critical than oil, as Gulf nations face extreme heat, low rainfall, and rapidly depleting groundwater.
• Qatar warned of crisis if Iran's nuclear facilities are attacked, while Riyadh could be evacuated in a week if the Jubail plant is destroyed.