Military strikes damaged water facilities in southern Iran, affecting 20,000 people during a severe drought. Experts are now saying these attacks could be considered a war crime.
On June 10, military strikes hit water facilities in Bemani, a small district in southern Iran. These facilities are vital for about 20,000 people living nearby, especially during a historic drought.
Military and legal experts are now saying that damaging these water facilities might be a war crime. They explain that intentionally targeting civilian water supplies is against international law.
It is not yet clear if the water tanks were hit on purpose or by accident. Iran's state broadcaster claimed the US military was responsible, but US officials are investigating these reports.
This incident comes during a very hot summer and a severe drought in Iran. Some US lawmakers have expressed concerns about targeting essential water infrastructure, worrying about serious consequences for the population.
Several former US military officials noted that intentionally striking water facilities would be highly unusual. They said such targets have not typically been part of past military campaigns.
