Water Issues

Turkey, Iraq sign oil-for-water deal: What to know

The landmark deal between Ankara and Baghdad sets out a finance mechanism to direct Iraqi oil proceeds into Turkish-built water infrastructure.

Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani review honor guards during the latter's official visit to Ankara, May 8, 2025.

Analysis

Water for influence: Turkey moves to ease Iraq's water shortages ahead of elections

Turkey took the step in a bid to ensure that relations with Iraq's current and future leaderships remain manageable after the vote.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

A general view shows the Samra Waste Water Treatment Plant, Zarqa, Jordan, March 13, 2018.

Analysis

Jordan’s water security caught between $5B megaproject, frayed Israel ties

Amman's efforts to tackle acute water challenges have delivered breakthroughs in 2025, while progress toward the end of the Gaza war could see revived interest in Israel-Jordan water ties.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

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Drought-stricken Iraq sends delegation to Turkey to discuss water cooperation

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Iraq

RSF hits Darfur hospital as cholera, dengue fever spread in war-torn Sudan

Sudan

Egypt steps up alarm on Ethiopia megadam as Sudan battles floods: What to know

Sudan

Wildfires ravage Syria’s Latakia for 4th day in row: What to know

Syria

Egyptian government floats new solution to traffic

In a bid to reduce traffic congestion, the Egyptian government is working to exploit the Nile River in the transport of goods and individuals.

Egypt

Ethiopian dam talks jammed with no compromise in sight

Another meeting between Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia on the massive Nile dam ended in an impasse, leaving many questions about its construction unanswered.

Egypt

A man walks past the partially sand covered carcass of a cow in the dried up bed of the Hamoon lake outside Zabol, Iran July 17, 2001 which has dried up after 3 consecutive years of drought in southeastern Iran. The local government in Iran's Sistan-Baluchistan province has started a massive job-creating campaign to keep drought-stricken farmers from migrating to the cities. - PBEAHUKZGCL

Why drought is a national security issue in Iran

Mismanagement of water resources combined with climate change threaten the futures of coming generations of Iranians.

Iran

A balloon is seen above the Nile River as boats wait for tourists in the port city of Luxor, south of Cairo, Egypt December 14, 2016. Picture taken December 14, 2016. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh - RC155D167990

Are Egypt’s clerics key to solving water crisis?

Mosques and churches in Egypt are raising awareness of the rationalization of water use, but Egyptians are divided over their involvement.

Egypt

Water Issues

Iran currency dips to new low of 1.2M per dollar as sanctions bite: What to know

Turkey, Iraq sign oil-for-water deal: What to know

Water for influence: Turkey moves to ease Iraq's water shortages ahead of elections

Jordan’s water security caught between $5B megaproject, frayed Israel ties

Latest News

Drought-stricken Iraq sends delegation to Turkey to discuss water cooperation

RSF hits Darfur hospital as cholera, dengue fever spread in war-torn Sudan

Egypt steps up alarm on Ethiopia megadam as Sudan battles floods: What to know

Wildfires ravage Syria’s Latakia for 4th day in row: What to know

Egyptian government floats new solution to traffic

Ethiopian dam talks jammed with no compromise in sight

Why drought is a national security issue in Iran

Are Egypt’s clerics key to solving water crisis?

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