Is Ahvaz occupied?

اهواز‎, romanized: Ahvāz) is a city in the southwest of Iran and the capital of Khuzestan province. Ahvaz’s population is about 1,300,000 and its built-up area with the nearby town of Sheybani is home to 1,136,989 inhabitants….Ahvaz.

Is Khuzestan Shia or Sunni?

Khuzestan’s population is predominantly Shia Muslim, but there are small Christian, Jewish, Sunni and Mandean minorities.

Is Khuzestan majority Arab?

Khuzestan is inhabited by many different ethnic groups including Iranian Arabs, Bakhtiari, Kurds, Qashqai people, Persians, and Armenians. The majority of Arabs in Khuzestan are Shia Muslims. Both the urban and rural areas of Khuzestan are populated with Arabs, Persians, and Lurs, who often intermarry.

Is Ahvaz safe?

High crime rate in Ahvaz means you could get robbed. Do not leave valuable things in the car, they will surely be stolen. Chances to hear insults or sexual harassment are moderate. Tourists with a different skin colour, ethnic, religion or sexual orientation can feel safe because Ahvaz is a tolerant place.

What happened in Khozestan?

Iran is facing its worst drought in 50 years, with protests breaking out in several cities and towns in Khuzestan province over the water crisis, which has affected households, devastated agriculture and livestock farming, and led to power blackouts. …

How many Arab live in Iran?

The Historical Dictionary of Iran puts the number at 1 million. Iranian Arabs form 1-2\% of Iran’s population.

Where does Iran get water?

Iran receives 6.7 BCM/year of surface water from Pakistan and some water from Afghanistan through the Helmand River. The flow of the Arax river, at the border with Azerbaijan, is estimated at 4.6 BCM/year. The surface runoff to the sea and to other countries is estimated at 55.9 BCM/year.