Denial of the Cloud Theft Rumor from Iran
WANA (Nov 09) – Amid growing speculation about the alleged “theft of clouds” from Iran, a senior Iranian water official has rejected the claim, emphasizing that “moving clouds is still beyond human capability.”
Mohammad Mehdi Javadianzadeh, head of the Organization for the Development and Utilization of Atmospheric Water Technologies, told domestic media that international research and data from the World Meteorological Organization indicate that moving or directing clouds requires enormous amounts of energy — a feat that no country has yet achieved.
Referring to the sharp decline in rainfall across the region, he said, “Neighboring countries are also facing a significant drop in precipitation — in some cases up to 50 percent below the long-term average.” According to him, these figures show that no country in the region possesses any technology capable of controlling or diverting clouds.
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The Iranian official also noted that scientific research in this field should not be ruled out, adding, “Given global scientific advancements, research in this area remains open. One of our key responsibilities is to closely monitor weather conditions and analyze data to better understand atmospheric phenomena.”
In recent weeks, as rainfall in Iran has noticeably decreased and drought has persisted across much of the Middle East, public debate about possible “weather manipulation” by certain countries has resurfaced. However, meteorological experts argue that such theories lack credible scientific evidence and that, worldwide, direct control over weather systems remains far beyond the reach of current human technology.
