Transit of Exports and Imports Through Silk Bridge Proceeds Normally

Despite ongoing tensions and war in Iran, the transit of trade goods between Afghanistan and Iran continues normally through the Silk Bridge, with no major disruptions reported after the first three days of the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel.

Molavi Mohammad Iqbal "Klim Allah," head of road transport in Nimroz province, told Bakhtar News that an average of 280 to 300 cargo trucks travel to Iran daily and 300 return from Iran via the Silk Bridge, with goods transfer proceeding without issues. He added that the provincial price control and anti-hoarding committee is closely monitoring local markets to prevent unjust price increases and ensure essential goods are supplied at reasonable prices.

Najibullah "Khashrudi," CEO of the Nimroz Chamber of Commerce and Investment, stated that trade between Afghanistan and Iran via the Silk Bridge is flowing normally, with Iranian domestic goods entering markets without interruption. However, transit through Bandar Abbas has dropped 80 percent to only 20 percent capacity due to clearance system issues, which he said would be resolved soon.

The Iranian Consul General in Herat noted that trade relations between Afghanistan and Iran remain intact despite the war conditions, though U.S. strikes on some Iranian trade ports have caused difficulties in goods transfer. Official statistics indicate annual trade volume between the two countries at around $4 billion, with 54 percent via the Farah border due to low costs and proximity, and 46 percent through Islam Qala in Herat province and the Silk Bridge in Nimroz.