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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A cat sits on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A cat sits on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Women sit on a sidewalk along the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view shows the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud through a brick arch beneath Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the dried-up river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view of Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge on the Zayanderud, on the dried-up riverbed of the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

People collect dried branches on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

An old damaged boat sits stranded on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Old tires are left stranded near metal poles on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Yellow plastic road barriers are left stranded on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Yellow plastic road barriers are left stranded on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view of Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge on the Zayanderud, on the dried-up riverbed of the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view of Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge on the Zayanderud, on the dried-up riverbed of the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view of Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge on the Zayanderud, on the dried-up riverbed of the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A crow walks on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A man uses his phone as a soldier looks at the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud through a brick arch while standing on Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the dried-up river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view shows the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud through a brick arch in the wall of Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the dried-up river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Crows walk on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view of Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge on the Zayanderud, on the dried-up riverbed of the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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