Nima Shokri

Professor, Applied Engineering, United Nations University

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Protests in Hamadan, Iran on January 2, 2026.

Iran’s biggest centres of protest are also experiencing extreme pollution and water shortages

27 Jan 2026

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More than 90% of Iran’s water is extracted for farming, with much of it lost to inefficient irrigation practices.

Iran’s capital faces unprecedented water shortages and even possible evacuation. What changes could help?

17 Nov 2025

4 min read

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