Abbas Abdolkhani, Iran’s commercial attaché in Doha, confirmed to state media that the trade route was successfully reopened after intense diplomatic coordination between the Iranian embassy in Doha and Qatari maritime authorities. The suspension had heavily impacted regional trade, particularly after Dayyer port suffered multiple direct strikes during the height of the conflict, News.Az reports, citing Al Jazeera.
The reopening marks a significant economic milestone for both nations. Al-Ruwais port serves as one of the primary entry gateways for Iranian exports into Qatar, and restoring the route is expected to immediately slash regional transportation costs while vastly accelerating the supply chain for commercial goods. The breakthrough also highlights Qatar’s expanding geopolitical influence, as the nation has consistently served as a key mediator working to navigate tensions and bridge diplomatic gaps between Iran and the United States to bring an end to the war.
