Middle East Images photographer photo is published in Vice Media. Thousands of farmers and their supporters protested in Isfahan demanding the authorities to open the dam to dried up Zayandeh Roud. The central Iranian city has been dealing with water shortages and drought, affecting the agriculture and farmers directly.

Thousands of Farmers and their supporters protested, demanding the authorities to open the dam on the dried up riverbed of Zayandeh Roud in the city of Isfahan. The central Iranian city has been dealing with water shortages and drought which has worsened over the years. The peaceful movement has been ongoing with slogans like ?Give Isfahan its breath, give our Zayandeh Rud back,? and some are chanting ?equality and justice?.