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Sun Mar 8, 2026, 05:03 PM Yesterday

Iran war's targets widen into civilian infrastructure and Saudi Arabia reports first deaths

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Iran war’s targets widened dangerously into civilian infrastructure Sunday as Bahrain accused Iran of striking one of the desalination plants that are crucial for Gulf nations’ drinking water. Oil depots smoldered in Tehran after Israeli strikes, prompting environmental warnings.

In a sign of rising anger in the region, the Arab League chief lashed out at Iran for its “reckless policy” of attacking its neighbors. Gulf countries have already been struck by hundreds of missiles and drones, and Iran’s president vowed to expand attacks on U.S. targets on the ninth day of the war.

Saudi Arabia reported its first deaths, saying a military projectile fell onto a residential area and killed two people of Indian and Bangladeshi nationality. It said 12 other Bangladeshis were wounded. Foreign residents and workers have made up most of the war’s deaths in Gulf nations.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have vowed to press ahead with the coordinated campaign against Iran, even as Washington's stated war aims have varied. Trump told ABC News he wants a say in who comes to power in Iran once the war is over, adding that new leader “is not going to last long” without his approval.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/iranian-drone-damages-desalination-plant-065619674.html

Prince Bone Saw was another who encourage Trump to attack Iran. Heckuva job Bone Saw.

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