Iran’s 'water bankruptcy problem' is nothing new, says UN expert

Nov 15, 2025 - 20:00
Iran’s 'water bankruptcy problem' is nothing new, says UN expert
A youth drinks water from a fountain in Mellat Park, as the Iran faces sever water shortages,  in Tehran on November 9, 2025. Iran was laying plans on November 8, 2025, to cut off water supplies periodically to Tehran's 10-million-strong population a

The country of more than 90 million is facing an unprecedented water and energy crisis as reservoirs shrink to record lows, endangering drinking water and power supplies.