Iran faces its worst water crisis in a decade as drought, mismanagement and war damage threaten Tehran’s survival. Reservoirs are half empty, and authorities are seeking divine intervention.

Authorities seek divine intervention as water crisis might force Iran to evacuate its capital, Tehran

Iran is grappling with an unprecedented water crisis as Tehran enters its sixth consecutive year of extreme drought. Rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are at critically low levels, threatening agriculture, livelihoods, and urban water supply across the country. Experts warn that urgent measures are needed to prevent further environmental and humanitarian consequences.


Iran: Tehran witnesses worst drought in several decades 

Iran is grappling with an unprecedented water crisis as Tehran enters its sixth consecutive year of extreme drought. Rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are at critically low levels, threatening agriculture, livelihoods, and urban water supply across the country. Experts warn that urgent measures are needed to prevent further environmental and humanitarian consequences.

People Offers Prayers For Rain as Iran Faces Worst Drought in Several Decades 

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has publicly showcased its missile and drone arsenal for the first time since the June war with Israel. The display featured Emad and Khorramshahr ballistic missiles, the hypersonic Fattah system, advanced air-defense radars, and new-generation drones, signaling Tehran’s expanding military capabilities amid rising regional tensions.

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Tehran has entered its sixth consecutive year of drought, with some dams at less than 10% of capacity. The Latyan Dam, one of five key reservoirs in the east of Tehran, is only about 9% full. President Masoud Pezeshkian described the situation as “extremely critical”.

Tehran faces acute water scarcity and energy crisis; mulls rationing, evacuation

Tehran has inaugurated a new metro station named after the Christian legend Virgin Mary, describing it as a symbol of religious tolerance and coexistence. The move has been both praised and criticised, domestically as well as internationally, shedding light on the concerns about the plight of religious minorities of Iran.

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has strongly rejected a renewed offer of nuclear talks from U.S. President Donald Trump, calling it coercive and dismissing claims that the U.S. destroyed Iran’s nuclear program during the June airstrikes.
Khamenei's fiery speech comes after Trump told the Israeli Parliament that his administration is open to a "peace deal" with Tehran.

Khamenei Rejects Trump’s Offer, Denies U.S. Destroyed Iran’s Nuclear Program

Iran's president repeated in the UNGA that his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, after military strikes by Israel and the United States. 


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In an exclusive interview with WION's Shubhangi Priyadarshini, Bollywood actor Madhurima Tuli gets candid about her role in 'Tehran' and shares why family is central to such stories.

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Iran has launched a two-day missile drill titled “Sustainable Power 1404” in the northern Indian Ocean and Sea of Oman. This marks Tehran’s first major military exercise since the 12-day conflict in June, showcasing its naval and missile capabilities amid rising regional tensions. The drill comes at a time of heightened geopolitical instability in the Middle East, with Iran signaling military readiness and strategic intent in key maritime zones.

Iran holds large-scale military drills | Test fires range of cruise missiles

Back to the future Israeli minister hints at Iran regime change shares AI video showing Netanyahu and Reza Pehlavi

'Back to the future': Israeli minister hints at Iran regime change, shares AI video showing Netanyahu and Reza Pehlavi

A small team of Israeli Mossad agents infiltrated a nondescript warehouse in southern Tehran on the night of January 31, 2018.

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The Israeli Air Force fighter jets executed the operation under precise intelligence guidance from the Intelligence Directorate.

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The tensions between Israel and Iran have been escalating, with both sides engaging in military operations, threatening the peace and stability in the region.

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"Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social account during a Group of Seven summit in Canada, without providing further details.

‘Immediately evacuate Tehran!’ Trump warns Iran amid escalating tensions in Middle East

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Speaking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said, “They have to make a deal, and it’s painful for both parties, but I’d say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it’s too late.”

'Iran is not winning this war': Trump tells Iran to make a deal before 'it’s too late’ as Israel pounds Tehran

Tehran has indicated that it is willing to re-enter negotiations, but only if the US does not directly participate in attacks against Iran. According to the report, Iranian officials have also reached out to Israel, suggesting that both sides would benefit from containing the violence.

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The IDF issued an evacuation order for residents in Block 3 of Tehran on Monday evening. The area is in northeast Tehran. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is “on the path to victory” as tensions with Iran escalate

Israel strikes military base in Tehran, several explosions heard, reports Iranian media

The IDF said that the targets included the Iranian Ministry of Defense headquarters and the SPND nuclear project headquarters.

Israel-Iran war: IDF confirms targeting Iran's nuclear weapons project sites in ‘extensive series of strikes’

The attack resulted in damage to one of the buildings of the ministry.

Israel-Iran war: Israeli strike targeted defence ministry headquarters in Tehran, says Iranian media

The escalation comes after Israel launched a major military operation in Iran. On Friday, Israeli jets carried out widespread airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. The strikes were part of what Israel called a “preemptive” campaign.

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