15 September 2026

Iran and America: A tale of two lands and the pistachio between them

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Iran and America: A tale of two lands and the pistachio between them

The pistachios sold across the US have a surprising history: California's trees trace their roots to Iran. Now both regions face the same threat: their farmland is sinking as groundwater disappears.

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