Direct cargo shipping routes between the United Arab Emirates and Iran have officially resumed, according to an Iranian trade official, signaling a rapid return to normalized bilateral trade ties following months of severe regional conflict.
Ali Emami, director-general of logistics and support at Iran’s Trade Development Organisation, confirmed that goods transport operations are once again running directly between the two nations. The announcement follows the clearing of major shipping backlogs at Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port—one of the region’s most critical transit hubs and a vital gateway for goods entering Iran, News.Az reports, citing Anadolu Agency.
While Emirati authorities have not issued an immediate comment on the shipping claims, the announcement aligns with a broader, coordinated reopening of borders and economic channels. On Monday, Dubai International Airport welcomed its first direct commercial flight from Tehran since regional air travel was paralyzed by the recent U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran.
The revival of these essential air and maritime corridors follows a breakthrough U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement signed on June 17, which established a 60-day framework for peace talks and paved the way for the lifting of naval blockades. While private sector merchants warn that maritime freight tariffs and insurance premiums remain high due to residual geopolitical risks, the reopening of the Jebel Ali pipeline is expected to quickly ease supply chain bottlenecks across the Gulf.