Iran’s water crisis, Israel–Iran tensions and Syria’s new direction | Eye for Iran | EP 77

Iran’s water crisis, Israel–Iran tensions and Syria’s new direction | Eye for Iran | EP 77

Author: Iran International English November 14, 2025 Duration: 1:06:20
Iran is confronting one of the most serious environmental and geopolitical turning points in its modern history. In this edition of Eye for Iran, three critical conversations reveal how quickly conditions are shifting and what may come next for the region.

The episode opens with Dr. Kaveh Madani, former senior Iranian environmental official and now head of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health. He warns that Tehran is rapidly approaching what he calls Day Zero, with major reservoirs hitting dead storage, groundwater collapsing, and millions of residents at risk of losing reliable access to water. He explains why drought, climate pressure, and years of mismanagement have pushed Iran into national water bankruptcy.

Professor Aram Hessami, a political science professor based in Maryland, then breaks down new reports suggesting that senior Israeli officials believe the window is closing to force major change in Iran before 2029. He explains what these claims actually signal about Israel’s strategy, why regime change rhetoric rarely matches reality, and how misreading the Iranian public could lead to deeper instability.

Jasmine Naamou, who was in the room with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during his historic visit to Washington, describes Syria’s emerging shift away from decades of Iranian influence and toward a closer alignment with the West.

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Each week, Negar Mojtahedi brings a necessary depth to the complex and rapidly evolving situation in Iran, moving past the simplified news cycles. This Eye For Iran podcast from Iran International English provides a crucial space for context, built on high-impact investigations and conversations that clarify the forces shaping the country and its global relations. You'll hear from experts and voices with firsthand insight, dissecting political shifts, social movements, and economic realities with a nuanced perspective. The analysis aims to connect dots for a clearer picture of what's happening behind the headlines, focusing on the stories with lasting significance. Tuning in means engaging with a detailed, thoughtful examination of developments both within Iran and in its interactions with the wider world. It’s for anyone seeking a more substantive understanding than daily reports can offer, delivered through compelling interviews and thorough reporting that respects the complexity of the subject. This weekly dialogue becomes an essential resource for piecing together the larger narrative.
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