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Iran-Iraq trade continues despite temporary border disruptions, chamber chief says

Trade between Iran and Iraq continues along its usual course despite temporary disruptions at some border crossings, with alternative routes helping maintain the flow of exports, the head of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce said.

Yahya Al-e Eshaq told the official news portal of Iran Chamber of Commerce that the two countries were long-standing trading partners and that problems at individual border crossings did not mean exports would come to a halt. Iran and Iraq share 18 border crossings, allowing exporters to redirect shipments through other routes when restrictions or closures affect particular crossings, he said. Recent temporary border restrictions had led to changes in export routes, with goods previously transported through certain crossings now being shipped through alternative gateways, Al-e Eshaq added. He said there was no major cause for concern over the closure of any single crossing, given the availability of other routes to maintain bilateral trade. Al-e Eshaq also noted that Iran’s overall exports had changed by 20% compared with the previous year, adding that this trend had also had some impact on trade with Iraq. He expressed hope that existing border-related problems and restrictions would be resolved, allowing bilateral trade to return fully to normal.
Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture

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