Xinhua
18 May 2026, 07:15 GMT+10
(260518) -- TEHRAN, May 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Interior Ministry spokesperson Ali Zeinivand speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, May 16, 2026.
Zeinivand said on Saturday that the country has no concerns about supplying essential goods, emphasizing that Iran cannot be blockaded.
Speaking at a press conference, Zeinivand acknowledged some obstacles in importing goods through the southern borders but noted that essential commodities continue to be supplied via the eastern, western and northern borders. (Xinhua/Shadati)
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