Afghanistan-Iran Trade Soars to $5 Billion, Boosting Provincial Economies

• Trade between Afghanistan and Iran has reached approximately $5 billion in the current solar year, highlighting growing economic ties.
• Iran's Consul General in Herat, Ali Reza Marhamati, noted a dramatic increase in goods transported, from 5,000 tons to over 90,000 tons monthly.
• The Herat-Khaf railway is a major driver of this expansion, easing goods movement and making Iran Afghanistan's largest trading partner.
• Economic analysts state this trade benefits both countries, providing raw materials and stabilizing local markets amidst supply chain shocks.
• The trade boom reflects Afghanistan's adaptation to changing economic realities, especially with disruptions to trade routes with Pakistan.