Iran is facing its worst drought in nearly a century. Major dams have run dry, cities are imposing water cuts, and the president has warned that Tehran — home to nearly 10 million people — might one day have to be evacuated. What went wrong, and why was this disaster entirely predictable?

Iran is facing its worst drought in nearly a century.

Explained: Why Iran is facing its worst-ever water crisis in decades

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Explained: Why Iran is facing its worst-ever water crisis in decades

Iran is facing its worst drought in nearly a century. Major dams have run dry, cities are imposing water cuts, and the president has warned that Tehran — home to nearly 10 million people — might one day have to be evacuated. What went wrong, and why was this disaster entirely predictable?

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