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Three-minute read<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n As economic turmoil deepens and living conditions deteriorate, Iran\u2019s ruling clerics are voicing increasing concerns over a looming social explosion. With soaring inflation, a collapsing currency, and growing public anger, high-ranking officials and state-run media have issued multiple warnings, signaling the regime\u2019s fear of mass unrest.<\/p>\n On March 1, the regime’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, warned<\/a> that Iran\u2019s water crisis has reached a critical point. \u201cThe danger posed by water imbalance threatening Tehran and the region today is terrifying,\u201d he stated during a visit to the IRNA news agency.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Hessam Khosravi, Deputy Minister of Water Operations and Development, warned that water rationing in Tehran is now a real possibility. He revealed<\/a> that rainfall has decreased by 25% compared to last year, causing severe depletion in reservoirs, with Tehran\u2019s five major dams now holding only 6% of their full capacity.<\/p>\n Thousands of ppl of Saman, Shahr-e Kord&other cities of Chaharmahal&Bakhtiari province staged a protest against the water shortage&other problems in the city. They were chanting, \u201cBeware if Chaharmahal takes up guns. This is Chaharmahal,.. https:\/\/t.co\/OqosgFrm7D<\/a> #IranProtests<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/HNZL8ZE2VR<\/a><\/p>\n — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) April 17, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n