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Spotlight | Iran
IRISL plays crucial role in Damas-Tehran economic rapprochement

The ship Artabaz, owned by the Iranian charterer Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), which was hit by Israeli air strikes in Latakia on 6 December. © Martin Witte/Alamy Stock Photo

Economic cooperation between Syria and Iran is growing stronger, and cargo carrier Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) is the driving force behind the two countries' maritime trade. This increased economic partnership comes in the face not only of US sanctions, but of the recent Israeli strikes, which targeted IRISL cargo. [...]

Published on 17/12/2021 at 07:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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