Could ancient 'qanats' solve Iran's water crisis?

By The BriefBrief

Iran faces severe drought and water shortages, prompting a look at ancient qanats for solutions.

WHO: Valerie Dekimpe

WHAT: Exploration of ancient qanats as a solution to water crisis

WHEN: Feb 2, 2026 at 10:46 AM ET

WHERE: Iran, Tehran

WHY: To address severe drought and water shortages

Sources (1): France 24

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