Water

20th int'l water industry exhibition kicks off in Tehran

Official: 300mn cubic meters of water released into Iran from Helmand River

Tehran, IRNA – An Iranian official has said that some 300 million cubic meters of water have been released from the Helmand (Hirmand) River into Iran thanks to the Islamic Republic’s successful diplomacy on the country’s water rights from the shared river with Afghanistan.

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.

400 million CBM of water to be channeled from Sea of Oman to Isfahan

Tehran, IRNA - Iran's minister of energy says some 400 million cubic meters of water will be channeled from the Sea of Oman to the province of Isfahan each year when an ongoing water transfer project is complete.

Iran, Türkiye to launch ‘serious’ talks on water shortages: FM

Tehran, IRNA - Iran and Türkiye have agreed to launch a new round of “more serious” talks to address challenges arising from shared water resources between the two neighboring countries, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said.

Iran ready to launch joint water projects with Iraq: Energy minister

Tehran, IRNA – Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian has expressed Iran's readiness to launch joint water projects with Iraq.

Water supply to Iranian dams up 26%: Data

Tehran, IRNA- The supply of water to dam reservoirs across Iran surged by 26% in the current water year, which began September 23, through April 22, compared to the same period last year

Level of water in Lake Urmia increasing amid heavy rainfall

Tehran, IRNA – The amount of water being supplied to the endangered Lake Urmia has increased significantly amid heavy rainfall in northwestern Iran.

FM: Foreign interference, war, terrorism marginalize environmental issues

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Sunday that foreign interference, terrorism, and waging insecurity and war in some of the regional countries have marginalized environmental issues.

Tehran to host 13th Summit of UNESCO Urban Management Center

Tehran, IRNA – Deputy of the Regional Centre on Urban Water Management (RCUWM-Tehran) under the auspices of UNESCO, Alireza Salamat said Tehran will host the 13th Summit of UNESCO Urban Management Center.

President Raisi: Sanctions ineffective against steely will of Iranian nation

Yazd, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said the imposed sanctions are ineffective against the steely will of the Iranian nation.

Iran, Turkey follow up bilateral issues via joint working group: Minister

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi on Wednesday stressed the importance of boosting Iran-Turkey relations, and said that the two countries follow up their issues within a joint working group.

A dam to be constructed in northwest Iran to provide drinking water there

Ardebil, IRNA – A senior provincial official in this northwestern Iranian province announced Monday that a dam with 3,500-billion-rial investment is to be launched here.

Iran interacts with neighbors on shared water sources: Energy minister

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Energy Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrabian said on Tuesday that Iran’s strategy on shared rivers and water sources is to interact and cooperate with neighboring countries in the framework of bilateral agreements and diplomatic cooperation.

How water element contributed in forming heavenly garden in desert

Kerman, IRNA – Shahzadeh (Prince) Mahan Historical Garden is a good example of the role of water in developing human civilization even in desert areas.

Water dispute affects Afghanistan-Iran ties: Researcher

Tehran, IRNA – The issue of water resources management is one of the most critical topics, which has overshadowed good relationship between Afghanistan and Iran, a researcher believes.

Iran has never reduced Iraqi water source: Iranian envoy

Baghdad, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi has reacted to accusations on Iran’s role in decline in water levels in Iraq, arguing that the Islamic Republic is source of only seven percent of the water entering into Iraq, while some 93 percent of the Iraqi water enters from Turkey and other countries. 

FM: Iran negotiating with Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan on water right

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that negotiations have been held with Turkey, Iraq, and Afghanistan on water rights in border rivers and building dams.

MPs travel to Khuzestan to assess water-related measures

Tehran, IRNA – Spokesman for Iran Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that some members of the parliamentary body would pay a visit to the southeastern province to assess measures taken to solve the water problem.

Battle arms, ammunitions seized in Khuzestan Province

Tehran, IRNA – Khuzestan Province Police Chief said that law enforcement forces busted an arms trafficking group, seizing 11 gun rifles and 8,500 bullets.

Rouhani calls for solving Khuzestan problems upon leader’s order

Tehran, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani called for solving Khuzestan Province problems which has recently caused protest in several cities in accordance with the recent order by Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iranian filmmaker awarded by UNESCO

Shiraz, June 15, IRNA – Mehdi Falamarzi from Shiraz, southern Iran, received an award from UNESCO office in Iran for making the movie ‘3cc’ in the First Regional 100-Second Water and Energy Film Festival.