In an arid region in Iran called South Khorasan, researchers studied how water is used in farming. They looked at the water needed to grow crops and raise animals. They found that even though it's a dry area, most counties there export more virtual water than they import. The study shows that the region uses a lot of water for farming, with crop production needing more water than animal farming. Surprisingly, the water footprint per person in South Khorasan is much higher than the national average. Due to the intense farming in this dry place, there is a serious water scarcity issue of 206%. The research helps local leaders understand where water is being used for food production and can guide them in finding ways to use water more sustainably and ensure enough food for everyone.