The water dispute driving the turbulent relationship between Afghanistan and Iran is in an area faced with worsening climate change.

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The waters of the Helmand river are a lifeline for border communities, and a live wire that has at times nearly sparked wars. We follow the twists and turns of the row between Kabul and Tehran, and the shifting role of the Taliban within it.

00:00 Introduction
02:08 Wetland to wasteland
06:37 Water as a weapon of war
10:12 Sistan-Baluchestan
13:30 Climate migration
15:15 Iran-Afghanistan water disputes
18:34 Iran-Taliban relations
22:26 Conclusion

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Presenter: Krassi Twigg
Editor: Judy King
Original music: Pete Cunningham
Sound engineer: Nigel Dix
Video producer: Suniti Singh

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