As the water and electricity crisis continues across the country, concerns are growing about its impact on the daily lives of citizens and the operations of production and industrial units. Criticism of the government of Masoud Pezeshkian, the Iranian regime’s president, has intensified due to its failure to contain the crisis.
The state-run newspaper Ham-Mihan reported on Thursday, July 31, that the rationing and increased restrictions on water allocation to the industrial sector—intended to prioritize household needs—have fueled widespread concerns over the economic and social consequences of this approach.
The report stated: “Many industries and some refineries are facing shortages in water and electricity, which could lead to higher prices or even scarcity of energy products such as gasoline.”
The state-run ILNA news agency also reported on July 31 about the “slowing of production due to power outages.”
Mohammad Hamidi, secretary of the Electrical Engineering Companies Association of Golestan province, warned in an interview with ILNA that repeated power outages could lead to “reduced production, declining income, and eventually layoffs and worker unemployment.”
He added that the current crisis has “caused serious problems for the people, farmers, and producers, because in today’s world, electricity is not only a basic commodity but also the lifeline of the economy and the most essential element of daily life.”
Pezeshkian Admits to a Severe Water Crisis in the Country
In recent days, many citizens and social media users have harshly criticized the regime’s government for failing to fulfill its previous promises to resolve the electricity and water crisis.
Masoud Pezeshkian, president of the Iranian regime, acknowledged in a speech at the Water Planning Council in Zanjan on July 31: “Tomorrow, we may not have drinking water.”
He called for an “austerity approach in resource consumption, both by officials and the people,” and added: “According to university and water researchers, all regulations have increased water consumption.”
However, Pezeshkian did not clarify which institution within the regime’s power structure is responsible for implementing these reforms, nor did he indicate a timeline for resolving the water crisis if reforms are enacted.
Ahad Vazifeh, head of Iran’s National Drought Center, warned in an interview with the state-run news website Rouydad24 on July 31 of the imminent likelihood that the country could enter a state of “water misery.”
Public Protests Against Power Outages
Videos posted on social media show citizens in Golshahr (Karaj), Parand, and Shahr-e-Rey protesting repeated power outages by chanting slogans against Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of the Iranian regime.
In these videos, slogans such as “Death to Khamenei” and “Death to the dictator” can be heard.
