# Russia may help Iran reduce reliance on southern ports, senior diplomat says

https://mins.news/en/item/114992

- TASS, 2026-10-25 19:33 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2207611

> Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hamid Ghanbari said Russia could supply essential goods, help Iran rely less on southern ports and facilitate trade with fewer banking restrictions. He cited the North-South transport corridor and the advancing Resht-Astara railway as foundations for wider cooperation.