A prolonged drought along with years of overconsumption, an inefficient agricultural sector and mismanagement have led to the problem, analysts say.

Iran is facing one of its most severe droughts in decades, prompting authorities to accelerate cloud-seeding operations and implement water rationing in Tehran and other major cities. Officials warn that without substantial rainfall before winter, parts of the capital could require partial evacuation.

Iran on Saturday confirmed the seizure of a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker as it traveled through the narrow Strait of Hormuz over violations, including carrying an illegal consignment, state media reported.

Iran has suspended visa-free travel for Indian citizens from November 22, after reports of employment scams and kidnapping risks

Tehran halts visa-free entry for Indians from Nov 22 to curb exploitation as citizens are lured with false job offers and onward travel promises.

Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday said that Tehran is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country. Answering a question from an Associated Press journalist visiting Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered the most direct response yet from the Iranian government regarding its nuclear program following Israel and

Iran claims missile capacity now exceeds pre-war levels after June bombardment of nuclear facilities by Israel and U.S. during 12-Day War conflict.

Most neighboring countries of Iran have built up, or are in the process of building up, air forces with more advanced fighter jets than in Tehran's antiquated arsenal.

Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker as it traveled through the narrow Strait of Hormuz on Friday.