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Iranian leaders are saber rattling, threatening #Afghanistan with a range of hostile actions, including perhaps war. Why? They argue that #Iran is not receiving water from Afghanistan that it should be getting under a 1973 treaty between the two countries.
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Taliban authorities are being surprisingly restrained and statesmanlike over the issue. They acknowledged the treaty while arguing that the lower amount of water is due to drought and climate change.
They have expressed sympathy for the difficulties and water shortage places on civilians in Iran in Iran, while pointing out that their own civilians are experiencing the same.
What should be done? Since both countries remain committed to the 1973 Treaty, they should follow the remedies envisaged in the treaty itself for circumstances of disagreement.
Indeed, the Treaty stipulates that the water amount provided can be less in some years due to drought or force majeure and that in the event of a dispute, the 2 countries should:
1. Try bilateral diplomatic engagement to find a solution.
2. Make use of the good offices of a third party
3. If neither step works, then the issue should be submitted to arbitration.
None of these have been tried yet. The Iranian regime must stop Saber rattling.
2. Make use of the good offices of a third party
3. If neither step works, then the issue should be submitted to arbitration.
None of these have been tried yet. The Iranian regime must stop Saber rattling.
Here is the treaty: (1/2) 
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