Iran and Taliban readying for war: What’s different this time? | Middle East Institute

Iran has had complicated relations with the Taliban since the group emerged in the 1990s. But recent border clashes and deepening tensions over shared water resources represent a serious escalation — and a new set of challenges — for both Tehran and Kabul. At the heart of these worsening tensions is a dispute over transboundary waters, with almost 90% of the critical Helmand River passing through Afghanistan before flowing into Iran. How would Iran respond to a complete upstream blockage by the Taliban of this crucial water source?



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