Lake Urmia was once one of the world 's largest lakes . Lake Urmia in Iran used to be a site to reckon with . It is now a salt lake, and it has been so for thousands of years. Iran 's water crisis puts security , the economy and public health at risk . President Rouhani has committed $ 5 billion to save the lake .
Lake Urmia was once one of the world 's largest lakes . It is now a salt lake, and it has been so for thousands of years. Iran 's water crisis puts security , the economy and public health at risk . President Rouhani has committed $ 5 billion to save the lake .