According to a report by The Times Of Israel on April 21, 2026, Iran’s agriculture minister has downplayed the impact of a US naval blockade on the country, insisting that it has not significantly affected the supply of essential goods and food.
He said Iran’s domestic production capacity, combined with alternative import routes through multiple borders, has helped maintain stability in the country’s food supply system despite external pressure.
“Despite the US naval blockade, we have no problem in supplying basic goods and food because, due to the size of the country, it is possible to import from different borders,” Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said yesterday.
He further explained that Iran relies heavily on local production for its food security, reducing dependence on imports from abroad. According to him, most essential commodities are produced within the country, which helps cushion the impact of any external restrictions.
“About 85 percent of agricultural products and basic goods are produced domestically, so the country’s food security is established,” he added, according to the official IRNA news agency.
The United States imposed the naval blockade on Iran’s ports and coastal waters on April 13, shortly after a ceasefire was announced that temporarily halted its conflict with Iran. The move was aimed at tightening pressure on Tehran amid ongoing tensions in the region.
However, Iranian authorities have strongly criticized the blockade, describing it as a violation of the ceasefire agreement. They argue that the measure escalates tensions rather than supports stability, while maintaining that Iran’s internal production and diversified trade routes continue to ensure the availability of essential goods despite external restrictions.
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