Climate change and mismanagement have exacerbated Iran's water crisis, leading to severe droughts and depleted groundwater reserves. The ongoing conflict may further strain critical infrastructure like desalination plants and power stations, potentially accelerating chronic water shortages but not directly causing a "water day zero" nationwide. Experts recommend phasing out agricultural subsidies that encourage overuse, improving water productivity through technological solutions, reusing treated wastewater, and shifting government priorities toward sustainable water management to address the crisis.
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