Not a drop to drink: Water shortages in Iran cause wave of protests – Israel Hayom

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Not a drop to drink: Water shortages in Iran cause wave of protests –

Street protests broke out overnight over severe water shortages in Iran’s oil-rich southwest, according to Iranian news outlets and videos posted on social media on Friday, as the country faces its worst drought in 50 years. Videos showed protesters setting fire to tires to block a road and security forces were seen trying to disperse the crowds as some shots were heard. Reuters could not independently verify the videos’ authenticity. “State television should report what we are saying and show the image of the buffaloes that perished from lack of water,” an elderly protester said on a video carried by… – July 18, 2021 at 09:44AM

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