A Devastating Drought in Iran : State of the World From NPR

A Devastating Drought in Iran : State of the World from NPR

A long lasting drought and severe heat this summer, compounded with government mismanagement of the country’s dams have led to an impending water crisis in Iran. Officials are warning that Iran’s ten million residents might run out of water in a matter of weeks. We hear how this has happened and what it means for Iranians.(Image credit: Fatemeh Bahrami)

Will Iran's water crisis be the straw that breaks the regime

When the Persian proverb "The ladle has hit the bottom of the pot" is used, it means the situation is calamitous, with no solution or hope for change. This was the precise tone emanating from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's speech last week, as he broke with the tradition of not airing dirty laundry in public to openly detail the immense challenges facing the Iranian regime and its people. The president spoke extensively, declaring, "There…

Tehran Official Admits Iran Remains Unstable Amid Economic and Political Crises - Iran News Update

Remarks by President Pezeshkian’s aide expose regime fragility, failed governance, and dependence on Supreme Leader’s approval in foreign policy. Admission of Instability Mehdi Tabatabaei, Deputy for Information in the Office of President Masoud Pezeshkian, has admitted that the clerical regime remains unstable and under constant threat both during and after the war with Israel. In an interview on August 17, Tabatabaei stated:“Even after about …