Iran is facing an unprecedented water crisis as a record-breaking heatwave sends temperatures soaring above 50°C, depleting reservoirs to their lowest levels in a century.
The government has been forced to shut down offices, banks, and businesses in Tehran, and is urging citizens to drastically reduce water consumption. Years of drought, climate change, and chronic mismanagement have left much of the country on the verge of nationwide water rationing and blackouts. Public anger is mounting, with protests erupting over water and power outages, and officials warning that the crisis could soon reach a point where no solution is possible.
The regime's focus on other priorities and alleged corruption have exacerbated the crisis, leaving millions at risk as Iran scrambles to import water and manage the fallout.
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