Iran Hopeful of Regaining Legal Water Rights Through Diplomacy

Afghanistan’s excuses not to release Iran’s fair share of joint water resources are not acceptable and Iran is still hopeful that the matter can be resolved diplomatically, the head of the Energy Ministry’s department of border rivers and joint water sources said.
“The issue is being pursued through various diplomatic channels, including talks held during the Joint Committee of Hirmand Water Commissioners meetings,” IRNA also quoted Jabbar Vatanfada as saying.
Iran has not received its fair share of water from Hirmand (known as Helmand in Afghanistan) River since the beginning of the current water year that started last September, he added.