Tehran On The Brink: Can Iran Survive Its Water Crisis?

Worsening Water Crisis: Iran is experiencing a deepening water crisis that has forced authorities to impose widespread water cuts, with dam reservoirs across the country dropping to their lowest levels in decades. Drought, mismanagement, and mounting climate challenges are causing major disruptions to daily life for millions.

• US Management of the Zangezur Corridor In The Caucasus: The United States has suggested putting the proposed Zangezur Corridor -- connecting Azerbaijan and its Naxcivan exclave via Armenia -- under American management, triggering alarm in Iran. Experts say Tehran fears the plan would isolate it, weaken its influence, and force reliance on Azerbaijan for trade, risking “geopolitical suffocation.” Armenia insists the link must remain a transit route under its sovereignty, while Azerbaijan opposes any foreign involvement. Analysts describe the US proposal as unworkable and ill-prepared.

• Iran, E3 To Meet In Istanbul: Iran and the E3 (Britain, France, and Germany) are set to meet in Istanbul on July 25 for deputy‑level talks on Tehran’s nuclear program and potential sanctions relief. It will be their first meeting since a June cease-fire that ended a 12‑day conflict between Israel and Iran and followed US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The EU’s deputy foreign policy chief will also attend. European governments have warned they could trigger a UN “snap‑back” of sanctions by the end of August if talks stall, while Iran insists on recognition of its right to enrich uranium and trust‑building steps from Washington before deeper negotiations.