I live in dry country all year long, dry desert in winter, dry mountain valley in summer. So I know something about life in dry country.
One thing is clear about these places, living here is only possible if rather special care is taken to ensure a not interruptible supply of water. The Middle East is a notoriously dry place, where such care is second nature to those who live there.
One wonders why attacking the other side’s water system isn’t a standard way of warfare in the Middle East? It doesn’t seem to be. Israel could target the water system for Tehran and leave the city uninhabitable.
Is it somehow off-limits? Is there honor among these famously corrupt and untrustworthy tribes?
I suppose my recent return to Dune and the parched world of Herbert’s fremen triggers this question as we await Israel’s response to Iran.
