Iran War Day 141: U.S. Bombs Water Plant and Infrastructure in Iran
The Iran War has entered its 141st day, with the US bombing a water plant and infrastructure in Iran, leaving 10,000 people without drinking water. Iran has suspended its commitments to the memorandum of understanding with the US due to repeated violations. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of at least 50 people since July 6, according to Iran's Ministry of Health.
- ▪The US has bombed Iranian surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, and underground weapons storage facilities.
- ▪Iran has retaliated against US bases in the region, claiming to destroy several aircraft at various military bases.
- ▪An Amnesty International report has concluded that some of Iran's drone strikes on Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may constitute war crimes.
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The Iran War Iran War Day 141: U.S. Bombs Water Plant and Infrastructure in Iran State of the Union: Iran said that it had “suspended” its commitments to the MoU after repeated U.S. violations. Social Media/via Reuters <div class="o-image__issue-wrapper"> <img class="o-image__image" srcset="https://tac.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TAC_mug_1202_2025.jpg?auto=format&crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=32 32w, https://tac.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TAC_mug_1202_2025.jpg?auto=format&crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=32 32w, https://tac.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TAC_mug_1202_2025.jpg?auto=format&crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=32 32w,…
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