Scientist Wins Water Prize Amid Iran Conflict

Kaveh Madani, a scientist accused of bioterrorism and exiled from Iran, has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize – often considered a ‘water Nobel’ – for his work on the country’s water crisis. The award recognizes his efforts to address Iran’s severe water scarcity, exacerbated by ongoing conflict and international tensions. Madani expressed his honor while lamenting his inability to share the achievement with his people amidst the ongoing turmoil.

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