Why it matters:
The corridors are designed to strengthen Iran’s economic ties with neighboring countries and reduce reliance on vulnerable oil revenues.
The big picture:
Iran will allocate $1.2 billion from oil export revenues to complete key railway and transport corridors. The government views the connection from Chabahar to Zahedan, Sarakhs, Cheshmeh Soraya, Arvand, and back to Chabahar as critical for regional trade.
What he's saying:
Pezeshkian declared in Parliament that Iran has successfully weathered repeated crises, including the most severe drought in half a century, a sharp decline in global oil prices, intensified sanctions, and a major war imposed by what he described as “the most malicious regime representing global arrogance.”
The president credited divine grace, the unity of the people, the sacrifices of the armed forces, the solidarity of officials, and the leadership of the Leader for helping the nation overcome these challenges.
“Despite facing repeated challenges, the country successfully overcame them all,” Pezeshkian declared.
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