Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all desalination plants in Iran

Legal expert says targeting civilian sites would be 'collective punishment', which is prohibited under laws of war.

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AlJazeera: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all desalination plants in Iran.

First seen Mar 30, 2026, 3:51 PM UTC Latest source Mar 31, 2026, 8:11 AM UTC

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