Management in Floods and the Ever-Persistent Question of 'Whose Fault Is It?'

A disaster as vast as the expanse of Iran, which swept through hundreds of cities and villages, resulted in at least 70 casualties and 12 trillion tomans in damages, once again igniting discussions about responsibilities and expectations. In the two weeks since the recent deadly flood, numerous complaints have been heard. The IRGC criticizes the government. Flood victims complain about the relief process. The government, in a claim later proven false, blames the US sanctions. Some rescuers criticize the behavior and responses of some of the victims. What were the potential weaknesses or strengths in the handling of the recent disaster? How can we analyze crisis management in this incident? In this program, we will address various aspects of the recent disaster management. In this context, manifestations of 'committee-based' management in the flood crisis are highlighted. The flood damages in Iran are currently estimated at 11 trillion tomans. Who will bear the costs of inefficiency in dealing with the flood? Why did the world show little eagerness to help the flood victims in Iran? Severe governmental repression and the danger of 'underground' protests are also discussed. What doctors and eyewitnesses recount about the injured in the protests reveals a troubling situation. The limitations of China-Iran relations have become apparent amid the protests.