Sixth Consecutive Year of Drought Plunges Nation into Water Crisis

Iran is grappling with a profound and escalating water crisis, as the nation enters its sixth consecutive year of drought. This extended period of drastically reduced precipitation is not merely a statistical anomaly but a grave threat to national stability, economic vitality, and public health. The arid and semi-arid nature of much of the Iranian plateau makes it inherently vulnerable to climatic fluctuations, yet the current multi-year drought marks a particularly severe and protracted challenge. The depletion of vital water resources, including rivers, dams, and deep aquifers, is reaching critical levels, signaling that the country is moving beyond a temporary shortage and into a long-term state of water stress that requires immediate and comprehensive intervention.