Speaking during a provincial tour in Qazvin on Thursday, Pezeshkian said protecting the environment is both a policy priority and a personal conviction. “We must prevent harm to the environment by all possible means,” he stated.

The president expressed concern about the growing water crisis and its consequences in several provinces, warning that failure to address the issue could lead to a “very dangerous future.” He urged officials, academics, experts, and specialists to develop plans and take action to prevent further environmental degradation.

“If we disrupt the balance of nature and fail to manage it properly, we will face a bleak future,” Pezeshkian said. “Protecting the environment is no joke; ignoring it means signing off on our own destruction. What may bring short-term benefit today will surely create bitter consequences for us and future generations.”

Pezeshkian also revisited earlier discussions about relocating Iran’s capital, noting that while the government lacked sufficient funding to pursue the plan, the necessity remains. “We no longer have a choice; it is a necessity,” he said,

The president stressed that the capital cannot sustain further population growth and construction due to its water limitations.