Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Energy says water share from Hirmand River is Iran’s legal, natural and international right, and the country will not give up by any means.

“It is not enough that the Afghan side only verbally recognizes this right," Ali Akbar Mehrabian said in exclusive interview with IRNA, adding, “"We will be convinced when this water right is released and reaches the country based on the agreement with Afghanistan."

Stressing that Iran will not step back an iota from its right, the minister said that the Ministry of Energy is seriously pursuing the case.

He added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also been tasked with following up the issue,

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