In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana examine Iran’s deepening water crisis, as reported by Foreign Policy. Years of drought, rampant mismanagement, and corruption have drained rivers, depleted aquifers, and ignited public unrest. From agricultural overuse to the shadowy influence of a so-called "Water Mafia," Iran’s survival is increasingly at stake—not just environmentally, but geopolitically. Jordan and Lana unpack how the regime’s priorities have compounded the crisis and what Iran’s unraveling water situation signals for global security in a world facing growing scarcity.

Article:

https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/08/07/iran-water-crisis-drought/

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