Tension simmers between Iran and Taliban over a water sharing dispute from Harirud River. Iran’s water Industry spokesperson Isa Bozorgzadeh said unilateral use of Harirud river is a violation of rights.
Bozorgzadeh said the construction of the Pashdan dam will not only create the problem of drinking water for lakhs of people but it will also be a threat to the environment in the lower parts of the region.
He said the construction of the dam is reducing the flow of Harirud river and affecting its flow in the province of Khorasan Razavi, where over two million people are solely dependent on the river for drinking water.
While referring to economic, social and cultural relations between Mashhad and Herat , he said that the country believes people who live under watershed should follow a single policy and any deliberate or pressure would impact everyone who is living in watershed.
He stated that Iran has raised its objections through all diplomatic channels with the Taliban regarding the negative impact of the construction of the Pashdan Dam on the Harirud River. Iran has also urged the Taliban to work toward a joint solution to the issue. Isa Bozorgzadeh emphasized that they believe the water resources of the Harirud River should not be used for unilateral purposes, as this could affect both upstream and downstream countries.
Isa Bozorgzadeh stated that Afghanistan will take necessary steps to maintain good relations with its neighbors under international law and ensure the uninterrupted flow of upstream resources.
A few days ago, the Taliban was involved in a skirmish with Pakistan after the latter conducted cross-border airstrikes.
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