Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran's special envoy for Afghanistan, expressed gratitude on Monday for the Taliban's stance against Israel and the observance of Iran's water rights.

According to the Taliban's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kazemi Qomi lauded the efforts by the group to remove obstacles and finally allow the flow of Helmand water to Sistan, Iran.

He views this development as a significant factor in expanding Tehran's relations with the Taliban.

In a statement on the X social media platform, the Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi highlighted the positive relations between Iran and Afghanistan, expressing a desire to further expand these ties in all domains. Kazemi Qomi commended the Taliban for their stance against the recent Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

The Taliban's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Israeli assault, describing it as a breach of diplomatic norms and a provocative act.

Kazemi Qomi, who also serves as Iran's ambassador to Kabul, expressed hope that the Taliban will continue to honour Iran's water rights in the years to come.

Reflecting on recent climate benefits, the Taliban's Foreign Minister noted, "Recent rainfall has led to the Helmand River in Nimroz Province flowing downstream into Sistan after several years of severe drought."

Earlier, on Wednesday, the Vice-President of Iran confirmed that Iran's annual water rights from the Helmand River have been officially allocated.