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US Strikes Damage Iranian Water Facilities, Raise War Crime Concerns

US strikes on Iran have reportedly damaged drinking water facilities near the Strait of Hormuz and over 50 military bases, leading experts to suggest that attacks on water infrastructure could constitute war crimes.

11 Jun, 17:21 — 12 Jun, 05:34
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BBCHigh4d ago

More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show

Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.

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The GuardianMostly Factual5d ago

Military strikes on water facilities in Iran may constitute a war crime, experts say

Strikes on Bemani damaged key water reservoir for 20,000 people living in area amid a historic drought in the country Middle East crisis – live updates Military strikes that damaged two water storage facilities in southern Iran may constitute a war crime, military and legal experts say, after reviewing media reports and visual evidence of a 10 June strike on Bemani, a small district about 2 miles from the strait of Hormuz. It’s unclear if the strikes deliberately targeted the district’s wat...

By Cate Brown in Washington

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual4d ago

US's Wednesday strikes on Iran damaged drinking water facility near Strait of Hormuz - report

Iranian media posted images showing a damaged reservoir that provided drinking water to around 20,000 people, alongside images of fragments appearing to belong to a US-made bomb.

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ndtvMostly Factual5d ago

Andhra Man Among 3 Killed In Ship Attack, Leaves Behind 2 Young Children

The Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello was operating near the Strait of Hormuz when it was struck during a US military operation. Of the 24 Indian crew members on board, 21 were rescued.

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