US-Iran Tensions Rise Over Threats to Power and Water Systems

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Iran says it could target energy and water infrastructure across the Middle East if the United States strikes its power grid, raising the stakes in a growing standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump warned Washington would hit Iranian power plants if Tehran does not reopen the key shipping route. Gulf countries rely heavily on electricity for water systems, heightening concerns about regional disruption.