US strikes two reservoirs in Iran cutting off drinking water to 20,000 people

The US has bombed two reservoirs in Sirik, Iran, leaving over 20,000 people without access to fresh drinking water.

The strikes heavily damaged both reservoirs, which supply the Bemani and Kouhestak areas of Sirik town.

🇮🇷🇺🇸 20,000 people in Iran’s Hormozgan province are now without drinking water after strikes reportedly destroyed water infrastructure in Sirik.

Two concrete storage tanks, 500 and 2,000 cubic meters, plus all mechanical installations supplying Kohstak city and 10 surrounding… pic.twitter.com/lpFSHT24ra

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 10, 2026

Trump’s army illegally bombed around 20 sites, including the southern cities of Jask, Sirik, Goruk, Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

This was supposedly ‘retaliation’ for Iran downing a US Apache Helicopter, which was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz. A US official said an Iranian drone collided with the Apache, causing it to crash.

Several US airstrikes were reported on the coastal cities of Sirik, Qeshm, Minab & Bandar Abbas.

In my opinion, this looks like a disproportionate attack, considering the Apache was violating Iranian airspace and the ceasefire. Iran will defo respond. https://t.co/aQOteTnPNr pic.twitter.com/vYe2Wpforw

— MenchOsint (@MenchOsint) June 9, 2026

But of course, the US was already striking targets near the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel never stopped bombing Lebanon, meaning Iran’s shooting down of the helicopter was merely self-defence.

Trump also said that Iran had:

taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!

In response, Iran hit US targets across Gulf countries, including Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait.

⭕️ IRGC launched a retaliation attack around 2h30, targeting:

U.S. Fifth Fleet Base, Bahrain

U.S. Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan, F-35 Hangars and the command control center.

They also shot down an MQ-9 Reaper.

Drones & Ballistic Missiles were launched. https://t.co/t2n3cZJOxT pic.twitter.com/J04M3tQqo6

— MenchOsint (@MenchOsint) June 10, 2026

Iran face more war crimes from unaccountable US

Obviously, targeting civilian infrastructure such as reservoirs and water distribution centres is a war crime.

More war crimes against humanity and civilians by Israel & the United States https://t.co/3f0Iaw8rel

— Name (@NNAAM3E) June 10, 2026

The Geneva Conventions [1949] state that:

2. It is prohibited to attack, destroy, remove or render useless objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population, such as foodstuffs, agricultural areas for the production of foodstuffs, crops, livestock, drinking water installations and supplies and irrigation works, for the specific purpose of denying them for their sustenance value to the civilian population or to the adverse Party, whatever the motive, whether in order to starve out civilians, to cause them to move away, or for any other motive.

But when has international law ever stopped the US?

Why the hell you target civilians and civilian infrastructure? This 👇 is a war crime any you Bas*dards know ithttps://t.co/TlakrVRtyL

— Majef F. (@RezaFroehlich) June 10, 2026

A local water company told Iranian state television that the destruction of the reservoirs had created a “major problem” for the region’s water supply network, as it had insufficient groundwater to replace the damaged reservoirs. It added:

Unfortunately, following this attack, 20,000 residents of the region have lost access to safe drinking water, and with temperatures ranging between 45 (113 degrees Fahrenheit) and 50 degrees Celsius, conditions have become extremely difficult and critical for local inhabitants.

Make no mistake – the US knows exactly what it’s doing, hitting vital water supplies during the hottest part of the year.

This is very bad. Water equals life in that part of the world. https://t.co/wU9T85GncG

— Clare K (@AucklandIsland) June 10, 2026

Of course, Iran would now be completely justified in hitting water plants that US troops or Israel rely on – seen as though Trump is fighting Netanyahu’s illegal battles for him.

Congratulations. Trump just justified Iran hitting all water desalination plants in the region to include ISRAEL’s.

— Mr. Gerald Wayne (@geraldwayne) June 10, 2026

Once again, this is US and Israeli colonialism on full display. What is even the point in international law anymore? Trump and Netanyahu get away with bombing schools, hospitals, and apartment blocks without a single consequence. So why would they think twice before bombing freshwater facilities?

The bottom line is, they don’t care about the lives of Iranians. And taking away access to fresh drinking water in 45-degree heat is just another tool to try to force Iran into submission.

Featured image via Tasnim News /X