Under the attacks of the United States and Israel, Iran faces an invisible but much more destructive crisis. So much so that the long -standing water scarcity and power cuts in the country have become a structural security problem that threatens Iran’s war capacity. Due to drought in Iran, the production capacity in hydroelectric power plants decreases to 30 percent, while the power outages in the summer months also interrupt the concept of defense from time to time. On the other hand, although more than 80 percent of Iran’s electricity generation is based on natural gas power plants, it is known that most of these facilities are old and neglected units away from modernization due to sanctions. The current picture directly affects Iran’s defense and military infrastructure as well as civil life. Radar systems, underground shelters, air defense systems and missile bases need continuous electrical energy, while the fragility of energy supply interrupts intensity war operations.
Endless interruptions
Due to the power outages that have become routine in recent years, cities such as Tehran, Isfahan, Şiraz cannot be given electricity for 4-6 hours a day, while the cuts in rural areas can reach up to 8-10 hours. ÜThe drought in the country, the drying of water resources and the occupancy rates in the dams fall below 35 percent is considered a national security threat. While the Karaj Dam in Iran only serves with a capacity of 10 percent, the fact that agricultural activities are almost completely stopped in Zayndeh Rud Valley, one of the largest agricultural areas in the country.
Geopolitical weakness
Northwest Iran is one of the places where the problems caused by ecological destruction are most felt. The disappearance of natural life in this region, which is considered an important strategic field, threatens human life. While the mobility, supply capacity and civilian support base of the military units in the region almost disappeared, it is emphasized that the ecological disaster has transformed into geopolitical weakness in a sense.
Drought threat
Experts pointed out that the current picture directly affects not only food safety but also Iran’s military logistics capability, while Dursun Yıldız, President of the Association of Water Policies Speaking to Haberglobal.com.tr “Drought and ecological destruction leads to long -term energy outages in Iran, while this painting directly threatens air defense capabilities and continuity of the nuclear program. The government launched in 2024 ‘Smart Network’ modernization project is only 20 percent, “he said.
Internal migration problem
Yıldız pointed out that one of the most striking effects of the water crisis in the country is social blockage caused by internal migration and agglomeration of cities, he said: Between 2023-2025, more than 500,000 people from the regions where water shortage such as Huzistan, Sistan and Belucistan occurred were experienced in big cities. Most of these cities are also strategic regions with military bases, radar stations and headquarters. ”
Urmiye’s tears
“A gigantic salt lake in northwest of Iran, the source of Urmiye, almost disappeared by directing agriculture and industry. 5 thousand 700 square kilometers of area, as of 2025 fell below a thousand square kilometers. Ecosystem collapsed, respiratory diseases and salt storms made the region uninhabitable. Iran is not only against Israel’s missiles in the middle of 2025; It is fighting against the drying of its dams, the collapse of power plants, the social explosions and the revenge of nature. “
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