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The country’s water crisis, intertwined with economic sanctions and environmental degradation, risks pushing Iran toward societal collapse. As resources dwindle, internal ethnic tensions threaten to erupt into violence, with the regime increasingly incapable of maintaining control.
Conclusion: A Call for Urgent Reform
Iran stands at a crossroads. Its history of resource mismanagement, compounded by climate change and geopolitical isolation, has set the stage for a potential civilization-ending catastrophe. The urgent need for internal reforms—reducing reliance on unregulated wells, shifting agricultural practices, and investing in sustainable water management—is clear. Yet, entrenched regime interests and corruption continue to divert efforts into pursuits that deepen the crisis.