Iran's mining chief admits that half of the country's mining machines are over 20 years old, while nearly half of its 13,000 licensed mines are inactive.

Iran's mining chief admits that half of the country's mining machines are over 20 years old, while nearly half of its 13,000 licensed mines are inactive.

Iranian mining officials admit to severe equipment shortages, while independent CSIS research confirms that sanctions have limited access to modern machinery and investment.

Time is ticking for the Iranian regime.