For decades, many people have been celebrating World Water Day on the first week of the year and trying to awaken the sleepers on this day. But I mostly remember the Day of the Dead in Mexico (Día de los Muertos) where they drink, dance, and laugh in memory of the dead. Although I do […]...

According to him, the main cause of tension and problems in Khuzestan province is definitely the issue of proper water management. However, he also believes that not all problems can be attributed to water management in this province. Given the repeated dam constructions in the past three decades in the country and considering the recent […]...

He says we had no solid plan for Khuzestan. He states that “environmentalists have repeatedly warned about the future of Khuzestan,” and adds, “the problem is that we gave the Great Marsh to the Ministry of Oil and they came and dried a part of it. Why did they dry it? To come and find […]...

He says that in his opinion the main issue is dam construction. He is not aware of several existing dams on the Karun River for water control. In his opinion, this is “a kind of water storage and transfer.” The monthly magazine “Peace Line” in this issue, considering the recent protests in Khuzestan province and […]...

When talking about the dams built on the rivers of Iran, you should be careful; make sure your words do not question the sanctity of these structures; dam construction has become so sacred for some groups in Iran that they consider any criticism as blasphemy and want to destroy your reputation. Dam construction has become […]...

These days, when we talk about the environment in Iran, everyone immediately thinks of drought and water scarcity; an undeniable phenomenon resulting from corrupt management and exacerbated by climate change, which is taking away our ability to live in this land as Iranians. But there is another tragedy that is perhaps less talked about: the […]...

For women, the water crisis is a personal issue. This is because girls and women are primarily responsible for obtaining clean drinking water, preparing food, and maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of their families on a global level. Women and girls face numerous risks in obtaining water; they must travel long distances, are at risk […]...

The “water crisis” has now turned into one of the major economic, environmental, and socio-political crises in Iran. This crisis did not occur suddenly and unexpectedly, but it is the result of a historical process over the past four decades. Reckless consumption and non-compliance with scientific standards, as well as lack of investment in restructuring […]...

The dam is one of the largest structures created by humans. The purpose of dams is to generate electricity, store water, and control floods. Dam construction has impacts on downstream areas and even the climate. Four years have passed since the construction of the Sardasht Dam. The construction of the Sardasht Dam has had impacts […]...

Peaceful protests by the people of Khuzestan against reckless dam construction and water crisis began on Friday, July 16, 2021. These protests were met with violence by law enforcement and security forces, resulting in the death of at least 10 young protesters and the arrest and injury of hundreds more. Some also tried to portray […]...

The vast province of Kermanshah, with an area of 25009 square kilometers, which is one and a half percent of the total area of the country, has been ravaged by the most merciless enemy, oppression and plunder, over the past 42 years and has been turned into a dry and barren land. Kermanshah is facing […]...