Iran is facing a severe water crisis, and authorities warn that Tehran could soon become uninhabitable. President Masoud Pezeshkian said if rainfall does not occur by December, the government may have to ration water. Without immediate action, residents could be forced to leave the city. The crisis stems from years of mismanagement, overbuilding of dams, […]
Mashhad
Iran Air returns: Lahore-Mashhad flights from Oct 29
Iran Air will resume direct flights between Lahore and Mashhad starting October 29, 2025. The airline will initially operate one weekly flight, restoring vital air connectivity after a period of limited service. This move marks Iran Air’s renewed presence in Pakistan’s aviation sector and aims to facilitate travel between the two countries. The new route […]
Iran’s anti-veil protests draw on long history of resistance
Iran’s anti-veil protests draw on long history of resistance. A young woman climbs to the top of a car in the middle of Mashhad, a conservative Iranian city famed for its Islamic shrines. She takes off her headscarf and starts chanting, “Death to the dictator!” Protesters nearby join in and cars honk in support. For […]