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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brendan Rascius

The dubious justification behind the Pentagon’s potential plan to attack Iran’s water treatment plants

The Pentagon is considering strikes on Iranian infrastructure that serves both civilian and military purposes, such as water desalination plants, according to a new report.

Some U.S. military officials say the “dual-use” of these assets would render them legitimate targets. However, other Pentagon brass has questioned the validity of this justification, according to Politico.

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