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Iran's water crisis has also exacerbated tensions with neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq, and Turkey over shared water resources. Struggles over water rights and dam constructions are at the forefront of regional disputes. The construction of Afghan dams affects Iran’s Helmand River water sources, further complicating matters.
Iran’s obstruction of major water supplies flowing into Iraq and Turkey has also aggravated regional water scarcity, with Iranian officials blaming their neighbors for exacerbating the situation. Diplomatic efforts to resolve these issues have largely stalled, leaving the underlying problems unresolved.