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Could ancient 'qanats' be the answer to Iran's water crisis?




Recent protests in Iran erupted over economic collapse and political repression. But beneath the discontent, analysts also point to a deeper ecological crisis. The country has been gripped by a severe drought for six consecutive years, and many cities including its capital Tehran are on the verge of “water bankruptcy”. FRANCE 24’s Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe explains. 



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