Fatemeh Mohajerani, spokesperson for the Iranian government, has stated that her country has received part of its water rights from Afghanistan.

According to her, diplomatic efforts are ongoing to ensure the continued supply of Iran’s rightful share of water from Afghanistan.

Mohajerani said, “The Helmand water rights issue is a long-standing matter, and the Iranian government continues to pursue its resolution through diplomatic channels. Fortunately, a portion of the water is currently being transferred, and negotiations to maintain this flow are still ongoing.”

Fazl-ur-Rahman Oria, a political analyst, stated: “Iran’s water rights issue with Afghanistan has been fully resolved. However, if the Islamic Republic of Iran still has concerns, it can address them through diplomatic dialogue. Many bilateral issues can be resolved through diplomacy.”

The Islamic Emirate has consistently reiterated its commitment to supplying Iran’s water rights. Previously, Iran’s Foreign Ministry had emphasized that ensuring the flow of water was a priority for its embassy in Kabul.

Najibullah Sadid, a water affairs expert, noted: “In my view, Iran has received its rightful share. The lack of a protocol for the handover process has created ambiguities. Iran is not receiving water under a clear protocol that would allow it to formally acknowledge and confirm receipt of the agreed volume. With such a mechanism, further claims would be ruled out.”

The water treaty between Afghanistan and Iran was signed in 1973 between Musa Shafiq, then Prime Minister of Afghanistan, and Amir-Abbas Hoveyda, the then Prime Minister of Iran. Under this agreement, Afghanistan is obligated to provide Iran with 26 cubic meters of water per second, provided there is sufficient water flow.