Iraq accuses Iran of water theft - 23 Oct 09
- 12 years ago
Iran is being accused by Iraq of stealing its water.
Baghdad says that Tehran is diverting rivers that connect to the Shat-el-Arab waterway, which flows into the Gulf.
Tehran denies the claims, which include allegations that they have also indirectly polluted the water supply.
Omar Al-Saleh reports on why Iraq's minister of water resources is pursuing the argument.
Baghdad says that Tehran is diverting rivers that connect to the Shat-el-Arab waterway, which flows into the Gulf.
Tehran denies the claims, which include allegations that they have also indirectly polluted the water supply.
Omar Al-Saleh reports on why Iraq's minister of water resources is pursuing the argument.