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Iran's water crisis

At least 18 of the country's 31 provinces will be forced to fully or partially shut down on Wednesday due to energy shortages and extreme heat. Drought conditions have been exacerbated by political mismanagement and cronyism.

Iranians drink water from a public street fountain amid soaring temperatures in Tehran on July 22, 2025. (AFP via Getty Images)

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

In today's edition:

  • US to mediate Israel-Syria talks after Israeli airstrikes, Suwayda clashes
  • Iran faces dire water shortage, electricity crisis as temperatures soar
  • Turkey, UK sign preliminary deal for Eurofighter sale
  • Russia-Ukraine talks set for Turkey
  • Saudi Arabia to invest $4B in Syria

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Gabrielle (@gsdebinski)

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