Renowned Iranian Sunni leader Mowlavi Abdolhamid has strongly rebuked the government's handling of a series of crises gripping the nation.

In a fervent address delivered during his Friday sermon in Zahedan, Abdolhamid condemned the regime's failure to address pressing issues such as medicine shortages, dust storms, water problems, and forest fires.

His remarks highlighted the urgent need for efficient water management, and in particular, the potential repercussions of Russia's closure of the Volga River entrance upon the fragile ecosystem of the Caspian Sea.

The outspoken leader referenced the diminishing water levels in the Caspian Sea, echoing recent statements by an Iranian environmental official who attributed part of the crisis to the closure of key entry points, particularly the Volga River.

The head of the Iranian Department of Environment, Ali Salajegheh, also commented on the adverse environmental effects of these closures on the Caspian Sea.

Abdolhamid also drew attention to the responsibility of the government towards these crises and decried what he saw as a lack of effective leadership. His criticism extended to the regime's handling of public demands, which he condemned as indicative of a "weakness of the system". Furthermore, he called for a holistic approach towards solutions and cautioned against the suppression of journalists and politicians, as well as capital punishment.

These pointed remarks from the Sunni leader come at a time of heightened tensions in Zahedan, marked by an increased military presence following a violent incident in September 2022, during which regime agents killed scores of innocent protesters.