ECONOMY — March 6, 2026

Taliban spokesperson says fuel, food, and construction imports from Iran continue

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said imports of fuel, food, and construction materials from Iran continue normally via the Khaf-Herat railway, with 94 wagons arriving in Herat the previous day and more en route.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — corroborated by Pajhwok, Afghanistan International and RTA2 min read

Taliban spokesperson says fuel, food, and construction imports from Iran continue
Image courtesy Hasht-e Subh

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban, stated that a cargo train carrying commercial goods arrived from Iran at Rozanak station in Herat province overnight. He said the train included 37 wagons, with Pajhwok specifying 37 wagons of iron sheets and nine of flour, while another train carrying food, construction materials, and fuel also reached the station.

Mujahid reported that a total of 94 wagons of commercial goods arrived at Rozanak station over the previous day. He emphasized that transfers via the Khaf-Herat railway are proceeding normally with no delays, and according to Iranian railway officials, hundreds more wagons are en route in Iranian territory and will enter Afghanistan routinely.

The spokesperson assured the public of uninterrupted imports and urged national traders not to raise prices without justification. This statement comes after Iran previously announced a ban on exports of all food and agricultural products until further notice, as noted by Afghanistan International.

Hasht-e Subh, Pajhwok, and RTA corroborated Mujahid's X post, confirming the 94 wagons total for the previous day and the call to traders. All outlets reported the normal flow of goods including fuel, food, and building materials.

Read the original reporting at Hasht-e Subh

Reliability assessment

4 independent outlets (Afghanistan International, Hasht-e Subh, Pajhwok, RTA) corroborate Zabihullah Mujahid's direct statement on normal rail imports from Iran, with consistent details on 94 wagons arriving and hundreds more en route; minor variations in night train cargo do not affect core event.

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EconomyZabihullah Mujahid, Herat, Khaf-Herat railway, Iran imports, Taliban

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