Trade between Russia and Iran grew by 2% in the first four months of… (иран · россия · конфликт)
Trade between Russia and Iran grew by 2% in the first four months of 2026 despite ongoing conflicts involving Iran and the U.S./Israel, with significant increases in cargo transport via the North-South transport corridor. Russian Ambassador Alexei Dedov emphasized the strengthening of economic ties and logistical efficiency.
Consensus
- The trade volume between Russia and Iran increased by 2% from January to April 2026
- The increase occurred despite Iran's conflict with the U.S. and Israel
- The North-South transport corridor saw a significant rise in cargo volume
- Russian exports to Iran rose by over 56% in the first four months of 2026
- The total cargo volume via the North-South corridor reached about 2.2 million tons in 2026, up 87% from the previous year
Coverage (2 sources)
- Trade between Russia and Iran grew by 2% despite conflict with the US — Вести
- Russian Ambassador: Trade between Iran and Russia grew during the conflict with the US — Коммерсантъ