After Donald Trump warned that Iran would face a very powerful strike with a wider range of targets, it quickly became clear that this was no ordinary military operation and that the strikes were aimed directly at the country’s critical infrastructure.

Gaza municipality spokesperson Hosni Mahna painted a stark picture of the besieged territory’s multiple crises, spanning from severe water shortages and contamination to piled-up waste and the rubble of homes.

Even after the ceasefire took effect in October 2025, the Israeli Occupation has continued to bomb infrastructure and block repair efforts, preventing any meaningful improvement in Gaza’s water crisis.

Turkiye has used water diplomacy to secure a historic agreement with Iraq, addressing its water crisis while boosting Turkiye's political and economic influence.