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April 1, 2026

Matchett quoted in ABC News on the threat of Iranian attacks on Gulf desalination plants

By Ginger Matchett

On March 31, GeoStrategy Initiative assistant director Ginger Matchett was quoted in “As Trump postpones threatened attacks on Iran’s power plants, experts warn of the potential humanitarian crisis” for ABC News about the consequences if Iran successfully destroyed the Gulf’s desalination infrastructure. She noted that due to arid conditions in the region, the facilities are a major potential vulnerability for drinking water.