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Iran is among the most water-stressed nations, struggling with severe shortages exacerbated by declining precipitation—reportedly down by 20 to 25% in crucial regions. Many Iranian areas are experiencing groundwater depletion and remarkable land sinkage, with some regions sinking by up to 22 cm annually. The consequences of this depletion are dire, leading to social unrest and threatening the country's stability. The term "water bankruptcy" has even been used by experts to describe Iran's escalating predicament.