Iranians riot over water crisis, obsession with industrial growth

Iran faces severe water shortages due to climate change and poor economic management. The crisis, exacerbated by policies from the 1979 Islamic Revolution, has led to drying rivers and farmlands. Efforts for self-sufficiency in food and industrial expansion have further strained water resources, causing pollution and depletion. The situation threatens the stability of Iran's regime.

Discuss the long-term implications of the water management strategies employed by Iran's regime.

What role did the expansion of new industries play in the water crisis?