Dispute Over Helmand Water Spills into Iran Presidential Race

During the second Iranian presidential debate on May 5, a candidate from the conservative camp raised an issue of great importance and political sensitivity: Iran’s disappearing water reserves. Mostafa Mirsalim, a former minister of culture and Islamic guidance and the candidate of the conservative Islamic Coalition Party (ICP) criticized the “weakness” of incumbent President Hassan … Continue reading Dispute Over Helmand Water Spills into Iran Presidential Race