LAKE URMIA
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IN-DEPTH
East Azerbaijan: Ancient heritage, modern opportunity
East Azerbaijan is a region where an ancient commercial heritage meets modern economic opportunities, and where mountains, forests, historic cities, and traditional villages create a diverse destination for international visitors
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ECONOMY
Iran starts pilot phase of project to transfer water to Lake Urmia
Iran launches a pilot phase of a massive project to transfer water to Lake Urmia.
ECONOMY
Rumors on lithium mining from Lake Urmia sheer lie: Iran MP
A parliament member denies reports suggesting Iran seeks to mine lithium from its largest salt lake.
ENERGY
Iran to open water transfer tunnel to revive Lake Urmia
Iran says a 36-kilometer water transfer tunnel meant to revive Lake Urmia will open soon.
IN-DEPTH
Iran Drought Policy
Drought, mismanagement of water resources, coupled with US sanction, led to protests, starting in the southwestern province of Khuzestan in July, later in Isfahan, and, soon afterwards, in its neighboring province of Charmahal and Bakhtiari.
ENERGY
Iran opens key dam to transfer water to Lake Urmia
Iran launches a key dam near the Iraqi border as part of its efforts to revitalize Lake Urmia.
CULTURE
Iran brings back dying salt lake from the brink
Iran’s Lake Urmia, one of the world’s largest salt lakes, is now coming back to life.
REPORTS
Iran's Lake Urmia revives amid heavy rains
Lake Urmia has made a comeback after preservation efforts and heavy rains in 2019.
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