Hengam is one of the Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, measuring some 50 square kilometers. With salt and lead mines, Hengam is of strategic importance as it is situated near the Strait of Hormuz.
The current drought and the severe aridity in Lake Urmia have created heat islands that intensify the heat and make the situation of low rainfall even more aggravated.
A national campaign on promoting a healthy diet focusing on the benefits of iodized salt and dairy products will commence nationwide in the next Iranian calendar month starting January 21.