Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of bombing a freshwater desalination plant on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the attack as a “blatant and desperate crime.”
Speaking on Saturday, Araghchi said the strike disrupted water supply to 30 villages on the island, stressing the severity of the act. He warned that targeting critical infrastructure was a dangerous step that could have serious consequences for regional stability.
“Attacking Iran’s infrastructure is a dangerous step with serious consequences. The US is the one that set the precedent not Iran,” Araghchi said.
The minister’s statement highlighted Tehran’s condemnation of what it described as an unprecedented act against civilian resources, emphasizing that the United States’ actions violate international norms and escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Araghchi’s comments come amid ongoing hostilities in the Gulf, as the US and its allies continue operations in the region, raising fears of further disruption to critical infrastructure and civilian utilities.
The attack has sparked widespread concern in Iran, where officials warned that such measures could provoke retaliatory responses and deepen instability across the region.
Iran has repeatedly condemned military actions targeting civilian infrastructure, framing the Qeshm Island strike as a dangerous precedent that undermines the rules of engagement in international conflicts.
The government called on the international community to recognize the seriousness of the attack and urged restraint to prevent further escalation.
Erizia Rubyjeana
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