Satellite Photos Reveal Iran’s Devastating Water Crisis
By Amir Daftari – Newsweek.com
August 13, 2025
New satellite photos show the scale of Iran’s worsening water crisis, revealing stark declines in two of Tehran’s key drinking water reservoirs and in Lake Urmia, once a thriving inland sea.
The capital’s reserves from nearby dams have plunged to historic lows, threatening millions of residents. Masoud Pezeshkian, the country’s president, recently warned that without urgent conservation, Tehran could face severe shortages in the coming weeks.
“There won’t be any water in dams by September or October” if consumption is not reduced, Pezeshkian said.
Newsweek has reached out to Iran’s Foreign Ministry for comment.