Iran Shuts Down as Historic Heatwave and Water Crisis Spark Outrage and Protests

Iran is facing an unprecedented crisis as a brutal heatwave pushes temperatures above 50°C, depleting reservoirs and triggering severe water and electricity shortages nationwide.

Authorities have declared public holidays, closed government offices, and urged citizens to drastically limit water use, especially in Tehran, where dam levels are at their lowest in a century. The crisis has led to widespread power and water outages, fueling public anger and sparking protests in cities like Sabzevar. Experts and officials warn that decades of mismanagement, corruption, and climate change have brought the country to the brink of a 'Day Zero' water shortage.

The government is now considering water imports and nationwide rationing as citizens struggle with daily disruptions and hazardous living conditions.