
Iran Claims Ability to Meet Commercial Needs Despite Sanctions, Predicts Western Restrictions Will Fail Within 45 Days
Iran can fully satisfy its commercial needs despite international economic restrictions, according to the head of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce. Yahya Al-e-Eshaq told ISNA that Iran's geographic position and ties with 15 neighboring countries, combined with developed water and land borders, allow the country to meet its needs through combined sea and land routes. He claimed a detailed plan to overcome economic restrictions and sanctions has been developed, with logistic and transport systems created to soften their consequences. Al-e-Eshaq predicted US and European economic restrictions cannot last more than 45 days as these measures also adversely affect Western economies.