One Hour of Running Water a Day for Residents of Oil-Rich Khuzestan
Iran’s Second-Biggest Wealth Creator is Left to Founder
The situation in Taleghani is emblematic of the dismal contradiction that runs the length of Khuzestan: the province is a vital contributor to the Iranian economy, but also one of its most deprived.
In a new report, independent researchers at Iran Open Data assessed that out of Iran’s 31 provinces, Khuzestan alone is responsible for 80 percent of oil production and close to 20 percent of gas production.