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Iranian president warns the capital may have to be evacuated as drought continues

NPR | By Jackie Northam
Published November 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM CST

Iran is suffering its worst drought in decades, brought on by lack of rain, government mismanagement and crumbling infrastructure. The government warns it may have to evacuate its capital, Tehran.

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