The transit of commercial goods between Afghanistan and Iran through the Islam Qala border in Herat continues normally, despite ongoing tensions and conflict in Iran, with no significant disruptions reported.
Mawlavi Hazrat Zaim Agha, the commissioner of Islam Qala, told BNA that on average, 600 trucks are leaving Afghanistan for Iran daily, while approximately 700 vehicles enter Afghanistan from Iran daily.
Local officials in Herat stated that the government is closely monitoring domestic markets, warning traders against exploiting the current situation to raise prices arbitrarily. Mohammad Yusuf Sayedi, spokesman for the governor of Herat, emphasized that any trader found increasing prices under the pretext of Iranian road closures will face strict legal consequences.
The Iranian Consul General in Herat confirmed that despite the ongoing conflict in Iran, trade ties with Afghanistan remain intact. However, he noted that US sanctions targeting some Iranian commercial ports have occasionally caused logistical challenges in goods transportation.
Officials from the Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment also confirmed that trade between the two countries is continuing normally. They stated efforts are underway to diversify Afghanistan’s trade partnerships with other countries to prevent possible food shortages if the Iranian conflict prolongs.
According to official statistics, the current annual trade volume between Afghanistan and Iran is estimated at around $4 billion, with a significant portion flowing through the Islam Qala port in Herat province.
