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.

The seizure, which Tehran hasn’t explained, comes amid unresolved nuclear issues between Iran and the West.

The U.S. targeted the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities in an operation dubbed Midnight Hammer. B-2 bombers dropping "bunker buster" bombs were among the collection of aircraft involved in attacking the sites after Israeli attacks took out much of Iran's air defense systems. Israel had previously struck part of the sites.

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

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.

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

Iran’s deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has described his country’s nuclear program as still “intact” despite admitting that US and Israeli strikes badly damaged facilities earlier this year.