Iran’s Environmental Collapse: A Crisis Engineered by the Regime

From dried lakes and cracked farmland to urban sinkholes and daily blackouts, Iran’s environmental disaster is not just a product of climate change but of decades of corruption, mismanagement, and neglect by the ruling regime. The Vanishing of Lake UrmiaThe most shocking symbol of this crisis is Lake Urmia. Satellite data shows agricultural land around Lake Urmia has doubled since the 1970s, far exceeding the area’s natural water capacity. Agriculture devours 88 percent of Iran’s water resources, yet contributes only 10–12 percent of GDP. From the ruins of Lake Urmia to the sinkholes of Isfahan, the evidence is clear: the clerical regime is the principal culprit behind Iran’s environmental collapse.