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News: Iran is widely discussed in news, and the Karun River gained attention because bull shark attacks have occurred in its waters near Ahvaz.
About Karun River
- The Karun River is the river with the highest water flow in Iran and it is the country’s only navigable river.
- Origin: The river originates in the Zard Kuh Mountains of the Zagros Range in western Iran.
- The Karun River is about 950 km long.
- Major Tributaries: Important tributaries of the river include Dez, Kuhrang, Vanak, Bazoft, and Khersan.
- Outlet: The Karun flows into the Arvand Rud, where its water joins the Tigris and Euphrates, and finally reaches the Persian Gulf.
- Bifurcation: The river divides into two branches, Bahmanshir and Haffar, near its delta.
- The Island of Abadan lies between these two branches of the river.
- The port city of Khorramshahr is separated from Abadan Island by the Haffar branch.
- Major Dams: Major dams on the river include Masjed Soleyman Dam, Shahid Abbaspour Dam (Karun-1), Karun-3, Karun-4, and Gotvand Dam.
