Water disputes between Turkey and Iraq have stretched on for decades without a clear solution. The two countries share the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, but they have never agreed on how to divide the water fairly. In October 2025, Turkey and Iraq reached a tentative framework agreement on water sharing and management as drought conditions worsen across the region. This new agreement marks a shift in how the two countries approach their shared water resources. Iraq depends on these rivers for about 70% of its water supply, making cooperation with…
Tigris-Euphrates Water Sharing Agreement 2026 Updates: New Regional Cooperation Framework
