Water infrastructure in Gulf states faces vulnerability during Middle East conflict, as countries rely heavily on desalination plants within range of Iranian missiles.

US allies in the Persian Gulf are reportedly looking to take an active role in the war against Iran in the wake of attacks on their military bases and energy facilities. Despite stating a clear intent to stay out of the conflict,

BATL jumped 8%, USO gained 3%, EONR and TPET added 3% each, while INDO rose over 1% in premarket trading. ・Oil is on track for its biggest monthly gain since 1990 after the near-total disruption of the Strait of Hormuz removed millions of barrels per day from global supply.

Putin warns Gulf conflict could trigger global disruption comparable to COVID, hitting supply chains and industries. He says even those involved cannot foresee the consequences as crisis deepens.

These foreign nationals are the silent engines that keep many of the region's cities running, but the war has exposed some of their biggest vulnerabilities.

Kharg Island: Iran has significantly reinforced its military presence on Kharg Island, deploying anti-armour mines, shoulder-fired missiles, and additional personnel to deter a potential ground operation by the United States.

Tehran has shown in the past that it won’t accept the US terms, relating to the nuclear and missile programs, either. The war with Iran entered its fourth week on March 22, which began on February 28.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the escalating Gulf war is “out of control”, urging all sides to step back from the brink and allow diplomacy to prevail, as he announced the appointment of a senior envoy to spearhead peace efforts.