Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that the US military deliberately struck vital civilian water infrastructure in Hormozgan province. The attacks in Sirik destroyed two water reservoirs with a 2,500-cubic-meter capacity, cutting off drinking water for over 20,000 people across ten villages. Emphasizing that water is the “pulse of life,” Baqaei described the strikes as a calculated war crime rather than collateral damage. He stated that the US must be held accountable for these actions, citing clear violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.Esmaeil Baqaei