Babel: Translating the Middle East
A Mezze: Iran's "Cloudy" Accusations
Jun 6, 2023
Iran accuses Israel and UAE of stealing their rain, but their severe water shortages point to poor water management. Also covers protests over drying up of Lake Ermia.
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Quick takeaways
- Iranian authorities often deflect blame and make wild accusations to avoid taking responsibility for poor water management and corruption.
- The severe water shortages in Iran are primarily caused by government corruption and mismanagement, leading to agricultural water scarcity and low reservoir levels.
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Government's history of deflection and blame
Iranian authorities have a long history of deflecting blame and making wild accusations to divert attention from government mismanagement. By blaming foreign enemies for domestic challenges, such as water shortages and climate change, the government aims to avoid taking responsibility for poor water management and corruption.
