Is this true......................?

Some Iranian officials warn that tens of millions of Iranians will have to leave their homes for lack of water. The country has used up 70% of its groundwater and its literally drying up major rivers to maintain consumption. It's the worst ecological disaster in modern history.

-David P. Goldman, talking about Iran while not wearing his rose-colored glasses

Apparently, it is a thing.  See here or here.  Who knew?