Iran-Gulf Conflict Escalates, Water Supplies Threatened

0:00From Sydney, this is your March 8 update. The war in the Middle East has now dragged into its second week, with Iran facing heavy pressure from the United States and Israel. In response, Iran has launched attacks on nearby Gulf countries, raising fears of a broader conflict and threats to key oil facilities across the region. Inside Iran, serious rifts have emerged between its leaders and military. The President issued an apology to Gulf neighbors for recent strikes, but the revolutionary guard quickly ramped up assaults anyway. Reports also point to a new supreme leader being selected, though no name has been revealed yet. Gulf nations are growing increasingly frustrated. Saudi Arabia has cautioned Iran that more attacks on its territory could prop retaliation, while the United Arab Emirates stated it will take. Whatever steps needed to defend itself, the human cost is climbing fast, with hundreds of thousands displaced by Israeli strikes on his bollah in Lebanon, toxic fallout from a ruined refinery. In Tehran, and rising deaths, as Israel battles on multiple fronts, a major focus now is

1:05damaged to vital water supplies in this dry area. Iran has hit desalination plants in Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, disrupting drinking water for millions who rely on them heavily up. To 90 percent in some spots, Iran claims the United States strike damaged one of its own plants, adding to the chaos. Pensions spike further when Israeli reports suggested the United Arab Emirates struck an Iranian facility, marking a potential first direct-off. Attack. UAE officials dismissed it as false information, insisting they would own up to any action. This messy situation keeps the region on edge, with no clear end in sight, thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.