DID Press: Frank Gardner, a senior analyst at BBC, has stated in a recent assessment that Donald Trump retreated from his earlier positions on Iran, effectively acknowledging a strategic setback.
According to Gardner, Tehran delivered warning messages to several states in the Persian Gulf, threatening to target critical desalination facilities if hostilities escalate further.
The security correspondent emphasized that heavy reliance on desalination plants across Gulf nations makes any potential strike highly consequential. Disruption of these facilities could rapidly trigger severe crises, as essential infrastructure in many countries depends on a stable supply of potable water.
The report also indicates that some regional governments, concerned about the risk of broader conflict, have urged Washington to avoid further confrontation with Iran. Gardner described the situation facing the United States as “humiliating,” though the remarks remain part of a media analysis rather than an official government position.
So far, no formal response has been issued by U.S. officials or regional authorities regarding the claims.