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Water storage in Iranian dams reaches 53%

Tehran, IRNA – The total volume of water stored behind Iranian dams reached 27.77 billion cubic meters since the start of the current water year (September 23, 2023) up to August 17, indicating that 53 percent of the capacity of the country’s dams is full, according to the latest figures.

Dead bodies of Pres. Raisi, companions being transported to Tabriz

Tehran, IRNA – The head of the Islamic Republic Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced that the dead bodies of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions are being transported to Tabriz, northwest Iran.

Iranian ambassador's mission in Azerbaijan ends

Tehran, IRNA – The mission of the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Abbas Mousavi, has ended.

Pres Raisi visits Aras transit project in northwest Iran

Tabriz, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has visited several phases of the Aras River transit project in Kalaleh, Jolfa County, in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan, as part of the East to West corridor.

‘Qiz Qalasi Dam symbol of Iran-Azerbaijan friendship’

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Energy Minister, Ali Akbar Mehrabian has described the Qiz Qalasi Dam, a joint project with the Republic of Azerbaijan, which is designed and built by Iranian engineers and contractors, as a symbol of friendship and affection between the people of the two countries.

By Yousef Ghafarzadeh*

Grand Border Project of Iran and Azerbaijan; A Symbol of Iranian Engineers' Capability and Realization of Water Diplomacy

Tehran, IRNA - The construction of the Qiz Qalasi Dam after half a century since the construction of the Aras Dam and nearly two decades since the commencement of its executive operations is finally reaching fruition in the coming days with the presence of the two countries' leaders.