Iran resumes exports via southern sea routes after blockade lifted

Sadreddin Niavarani, deputy head of the export commission at the Iran Chamber of Commerce, announced that exports have resumed via Iran's southern sea routes following the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade and the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with state television, Niavarani stated that exports restarted alongside imports through these routes. He confirmed that the first vessels carrying export goods sailed on Sunday, bound for Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, which are traditional markets for Iranian products. The development marks a significant step in restoring Iran's trade flows after disruptions caused by the blockade. According to Mehr News Agency, the resumption of exports is expected to boost Iran's economy and strengthen ties with regional partners.