Border Clashes and Water Disputes Complicate Taliban-Iran Relations

• Published in: Diplomat (Rozelle, N.S.W.)
• Main Author: Abbasian, Parisa
• Format: Magazine Article
• Language: English
• Published: Tokyo Tribune Content Agency LLC 08.06.2023
• Subjects: Dams; Diplomatic & consular services; Law enforcement; Shootings; Water rights; Kabul Afghanistan; Afghanistan; Pakistan; Iran; Baluchistan Pakistan; United States > US

Qassem Rezaei, the deputy commander of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF), accused the Taliban forces of starting the conflict by shooting at the Iranian side. The Helmand’s water is an essential source for the two countries on which they are heavily dependent for agriculture, fishing, and human co...