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flag Protests in Iran surged in early 2026 due to severe environmental crises, including pollution, water shortages, and land subsidence, exposing government failures in environmental management.

flag Protests across Iran intensified in early 2026 amid worsening environmental crises, including severe water shortages, extreme air pollution, and land subsidence, driven by decades of poor water management, over-extraction, and reliance on dirty fuels. flag Tehran ranked as the world’s most polluted city, with over 59,000 annual premature deaths linked to air pollution. flag Droughts and depleted aquifers have forced farmers to flee, while urban residents face chronic water scarcity and health emergencies. flag Though protests stem from broader political and social grievances, environmental collapse has become a key driver of public anger, exposing the government’s failure to ensure basic environmental security and sustainability.

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