Iranian authorities have begun a cloud seeding operation to induce rainfall in the country that is facing an acute water shortage. Tehran authorities were scrambling to find a solution as the country's water resources have dried up.

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have begun cloud-seeding operations to trigger rainfall as the country experiences its most severe drought in decades, state media reported.Today, a cloud seeding

An NBC News film crew was given exclusive access to the National Aerospace Park on Wednesday, a rarity for a foreign news organization.

Iran claims missile capacity now exceeds pre-war levels after June bombardment of nuclear facilities by Israel and U.S. during 12-Day War conflict.

"Today, the United States faces a legitimacy crisis not only in the Middle East but also in Latin America and East Asia," Ali Akbar Velayati, Khamenei's adviser on international affairs, told Iran's state media in an interview published on Tuesday. Newsweek has contacted the U.S. State Department for comment.