Iranian lawmakers have urged the expansion of import-export corridors to boost trade and mitigate the impact of U.S. sanctions, according to sources in Tehran.
Speaking during a parliamentary session, several lawmakers stressed the need to diversify trade routes, including closer cooperation with neighboring countries and strategic partners such as Russia and China. They argued that expanding import-export corridors would help Iran sustain the flow of essential goods, particularly food and medicine, amid pressure from international sanctions.
The move comes as the United States continues to tighten sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program and regional activities. Tehran has repeatedly called for easing trade restrictions, but Washington has maintained a hardline stance.
Observers note that expanding trade corridors could help Iran reduce reliance on tightly controlled sea routes, while strengthening links with emerging markets.
Iran is currently focusing on developing road and rail corridors connecting to neighboring countries such as Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, as well as Caspian Sea ports to access Russian and European markets. Lawmakers have urged the government to accelerate infrastructure projects to optimize trade efficiency.
