Iran’s trade with neighbors tops $13b in spring

TEHRAN - Iran’s trade with its 15 neighboring countries exceeded $13.42 billion in the spring of the current Iranian year, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). Between March 20 and June 21, around 23 million tons of goods were exchanged, reflecting a 17 percent decline in volume and a 16 percent drop in value compared to the same period last year.