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    Iranian and Iraqi officials recently met to discuss the urgent ecological challenges facing the Hour al-Azim wetland, which is suffering from severe drought and spontaneous combustion. Iranian representatives raised concerns about Iraq’s management of water rights, which has led to the wetland’s drying and increased air pollution affecting Iran’s Khuzestan province. Iraqi officials acknowledged the drought and committed to ensuring water rights in the coming year. The discussions included possible firefighting measures and collaboration on environmental issues, particularly addressing shared challenges like sand and dust storms, which have significant impacts on both nations.

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