Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sounded a grave alarm over a worsening water crisis that threatens to leave Tehran and much of Iran without sufficient water by September. Addressing a cabinet meeting, Pezeshkian called the situation “far graver than people realize,” warning that without urgent action, the country faces a catastrophic shortage with no quick fix. Causes of the Crisis A combination of severe drought, mismanagement, and overuse has pushed Iran to the brink. Five years of below-average rainfall, with a 40% drop in the past four months, have left reservoirs critically low. The Amir Kabir Dam, vital for Tehran, is at just 10% capacity, and 80% of Iran’s reservoirs are nearly dry. Overuse of groundwater for agriculture, which consumes...