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Iran Faces Environmental Crisis as Nearly Half of Wetlands Dry Up - Iran News Update

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Iran is facing an escalating environmental crisis, with nearly half of its wetlands drying up and turning into dust traps, a senior government official warned. On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Vice President of Iran and the Head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, highlighted the severity of the situation, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention. A Nationwide Environmental Emergency During a visit to Isfahan province, Ansari a…

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43% of Iran’s Wetlands at Risk of Drying Up

Shina Ansari, the head of Iran’s Department of Environment warned on Thursday, January 30, about the critical state of the country’s environment, stating that 43% of Iran’s wetlands are at risk of drying up and have turned into dust storm hotspots. According to the state-run Didbaniran website, during her visit to Isfahan province, Ansari stated that industries and agriculture have expanded in the Zayandeh Rud watershed and other regions with hi…

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