Militarizing water in Middle East wars A strategic analysis of the Iran-US-Israel war

In Middle Eastern conflicts, water is no longer merely a resource; it has become a strategic instrument and a locus of political contestation. This research paper examines the implications of the ongoing war between Iran, the United States, and Israel for water security in the Middle East, focusing on the militarization of water, patterns of targeting water infrastructure, and the ways in which conflict affects water security, agriculture, and the daily lives of populations. It further explores why water conservation has emerged as an issue of global national security.