TEHRAN - Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran (PMO)’s Deputy Managing Director for Port Affairs Jalil Eslami said that Iranian ports are ready to receive Qatari vessels if they wish to go through Iran.

As Mehr News Agency reported on Wednesday, Iran has not yet received any request from Qatari officials in this regard.

“Iran welcomes the idea, if presented, because it is in line with the country’s economic interests, especially in ports and maritime industries” Eslami said.

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