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Lyse Mauvais
09 September, 2026
Iran has historically experienced chronic dry spells, and is now facing one of its worst droughts in decades despite some rainfall.
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 A view of Lavasan River, once considered one of Tehran's most water-rich rivers, which has largely dried up as other lakes and rivers reach critical levels due to the water shortages across Tehran, Iran on November 11, 2025
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Iranians pray together for the rain at the Imamzadeh Saleh Tomb in Tehran, which is experiencing its worst drought in 60 years, Iran on 14 November 2025. [Getty]
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Iran's water shortages could lead to widespread unrest
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The government is planning water cuts in Tehran -- and several local news outlets have already reported pipes running dry overnight [Getty]
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Photos depict the low water level of Latyan Dam that provides water to Tehran, located near Tehran, Iran, on May 8, 2025. (Photo by BAHRAM/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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Syria wheat [Getty]
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Forest fires raged across Latakia province [Getty]
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Dukan Dam [Getty]
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