Mashhad

Mashhad is a major city in northeastern Iran. Recent news highlights two critical issues affecting the city and the nation: severe water shortages and widespread anti-government protests. Iran is experiencing a prolonged drought, pushing cities like Mashhad towards "water day zero," where water supply systems fail. Simultaneously, a nationwide protest movement, triggered by economic grievances and expanding to calls for political reform, has erupted. Mashhad has been a site of these protests, which the government has met with a harsh crackdown, including internet shutdowns to limit communication and control information. The protests and government response have drawn international attention, with potential implications for Iran's internal stability and its relationship with other countries, particularly the US.