Iranian state television said a drinking water production facility in the western province of Ilam was hit by three missiles, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Iranian state television reported that a drinking water production facility near a village in Musian County in the western province of Ilam was struck by three missiles.

The report said the facility was targeted by what it described as an enemy attack, but no official information has been released on casualties or the extent of the damage.

No immediate statement was issued by the US military or US Central Command (CENTCOM) regarding the reported strike.

Civilian infrastructure under scrutiny

The attack has renewed concerns over strikes targeting civilian infrastructure and their implications under international humanitarian law.

Drinking water facilities, hospitals, power plants and civilian transport infrastructure are generally protected under international law unless they are being used for military purposes.

US President Donald Trump had previously threatened to target Iran's power plants and bridges if Tehran refused to return to negotiations, remarks that drew criticism from legal experts and rights advocates.

Past incidents

The US military has also faced international criticism over previous strikes on civilian sites.

In 2015, a US airstrike hit the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, killing dozens of patients and medical workers.

Coalition operations in Iraq and Syria have likewise been the subject of international reports documenting damage to schools, healthcare facilities and residential areas during military operations.

Attacks on civilian infrastructure continue to raise serious concerns over compliance with the principles of distinction and proportionality under international humanitarian law. (ILKHA)