Water Resources
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Iran and Afghanistan; Water warning
TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Relations between Iran and Afghanistan soured in recent days after the Taliban refused to respect Iran’s water rights in shared rivers.
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Taliban recognizes Iran's water rights: Muttaqi
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Taliban recognizes Iran's water rights, Taliban's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs said, adding that Afghanistan has never sought to create problems for its neighboring country.
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Iran’s hydroelectric output to increase by 30%
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Ministry expects its hydroelectric output to increase by some 30% in the year to March 2024 amid better precipitation that has led to increased water levels in reservoirs in the country.
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Iraq invites Iran to participate in Baghdad water conference
TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iraqi Minister of Water Resources Aoun Diab has invited Iran and Turkey for the third water conference in Baghdad.
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Iran UN envoy:
Sanctions prevent achieving sustainable development goals
TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian envoy to the United Nations said achieving sustainable development objectives, like pure water and health are facing obstacles in Iran due to the inhumane and cruel unilateral coercive measures.
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Tajikistan eyes expanding ties with Iranian firms: min.
TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma said that increasing the level of cooperation with Iranian companies is very important to Tajikistan.
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Talks ongoing b/w Iran, Afghanistan on Helmand water share
TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) –Following entry of Helmand River water to Sistan region, Special Envoy of Iran President for Afghanistan said that water released from Afghanistan arrived in Sistan today with consecutive diplomatic efforts made in this regard.
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FM Amir-Abdollahian:
Iran not to give up on its water share rights
TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Iran will not leave demanding even a single drop of its share of water in the shared rivers with neighboring countries.
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Afghanistan vows to earmark Iran's water share from Helmand
TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Monday evening said that Afghan governing body promised to allocate Iran’s water share from Helmand River.
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Mehrabian:
Iran, Turkey agree to set up cmte. for pursue water problem
TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iran and Turkey agreed to establish a joint committee to follow up and resolve problems on the water facing the country.
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Turkiye's plan to build new dam on Tigris worries Iraq
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The chairman of the Water Resources Committee in the Iraqi Parliament has expressed his concern over Turkiye's plan to build a new big dam on the Tigris River.
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Tehran, Kabul reached agreement on Helmand river
TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Afghanistan and Iran reached an agreement over the Helmand water treaty, an official of the Ministry of Energy and Water said on Tuesday.
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Taliban delegation to visit Iran on Hirmand water share
TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – A delegation from the Taliban's Ministry of Water and Energy will pay a visit to Tehran on Wednesday to discuss the water share rights between Iran and Afghanistan.
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Iran-Iraq-Turkey trilateral meeting to be held in Baghdad
TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – The Iraqi Minister of Water Resources announced that Iran-Iraq-Turkey trilateral meeting on Iraq's water rights will be held in Baghdad.
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Dam constructions by Turkey not acceptable for Iran: FM
TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister said that it is not acceptable for Iran that Turkey takes measures in the field of dam construction which will cause problems for the Iranian people and the region
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Amir-Abdollahian:
Turkish delegation visits Iran to secure water rights
TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that a delegation from Turkey traveled to Iran in line with securing water rights at border areas.
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By: Khadijeh Naderi
Beauties of Isfahan's Zayanderud at night
TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Situated in the central province of Isfahan, Zayanderud crosses the city center of Isfahan with bridges and other facilities built in the far past over it and at its banks giving it a special beauty to it.
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Turkish Ilisu dam's impact on growing dust storms in Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Turkey's unlimited construction of dams, along with other internal and external factors have caused severe drought and increasing dust storms impacting 25 provinces in Iran.
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VIDEO: Mahoteh Waterfall in Ilam province
TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Mahoteh Waterfall is one of the natural tourist attractions of the Ilam province, located near the village of Mahoteh, 18 kilometers south of Abdanan.
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Drought sparks famine fears in Zimbabwe
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Farmer groups have warned of foods shortages in Zimbabwe owing to the prolonged dry spell currently being experienced in the country.
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Iran calls on Taliban to release Helmand River towards Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Referring to the promise of Afghan officials on releasing the Helmand River water, the Iranian Minister of Energy said that nothing has happened in this regard So far, calling the Afghan side to fulfill its commitment sooner.
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By: Khadijeh Naderi
Isfahan's Zayanderud these days
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Water was released into Zayanderud in Isfahan Province for a month. However, the river is seeing its final days being filled with water before it goes to its dry period once again.
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VIDEO: Water of Kamal Khan Dam flows towards Iran
TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Official in charge of Iranian Embassy to Kabul announced the opening of Kamal Khan Dam water by Afghanistan and flow of water towards Iranian border.
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Expert:
Turkish Ilisu dam have negative consequences for Iran
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – An Iranian water sources management specialist has warned the Turkish Ilisu Dam can endanger water resources in both Iran and Iraq, urging the need for an international agreement to have fair access to regional waters.
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Iraq says water scarcity halts electricity exports from Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iraqi Electricity Minister Adil Kareem claimed on Tues. that water scarcity in Iran has stopped electricity exports to Iraq.
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VIDEO: Hur al-Azim revival
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – As Iran goes through a drought this year, Hur al-Azim wetland in the southwestern Khuzistan Province faced water shortages. The authorities released water from Karkheh Dam to revive the wetland.
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Raeisi holds phone call with Khuzestan governor; vows support
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raeisi has held a phone conversation with the governor of Khuzestan province, stressing that dealing with the southwestern province's problems will be a priority for his future administration.
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Iran reacts to an interventionist statement about Khuzestan
TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman reacted to the interventionist and political statement of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights regarding the recent events occurred in southern Iranian province of Khuzestan.
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Leader urges next admin. officials to solve Khuzestan problem
TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Turning to recent protests broke out in Khuzestan province, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution called on officials in the next administration to address problems regarding water shortage.
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A contract signed to export Iran water equipment to CIS
TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – A cooperation agreement on exports of Iranian-made water equipment to Eurasian and CIS countries was signed in the presence of the CEO of Satkab and the head of the Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce.