Could the strategy of the Iran (hitting desalination plants in the oil states (https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/10/serious-water-crisis-on-horizon-as-middle-easts-desalination-plants-hit-and-acid-rain-fall)) lead to a water shortage and to a recession in these countries? If yes, wouldnt it have big effects on US economy because the Oil states are highly invested in the US stock market and financiers of data centers etc?
This idea comes from Professor Jiang. Have a listen: https://youtu.be/4Ql24Z8SIeE?is=4mC-eQi4nri4sei2