Syria bans goods from Iran, Russia and Israel

Syria’s Transition and Ports Administration announced a new decree banning the entry of goods from Iran, Russia and Israel. This decision comes after the Syrian government previously imposed restrictions on the entry of citizens from Iran and Israel.

Why it matters

This move intensifies tensions in the region, particularly between Syria and these countries, while also affecting international trade. The decision is significant for neighboring countries and global trade, particularly for Türkiye, which has strong trade relations with Syria.

Details

• Goods ban: The Syrian Ministry of Finance‘s decree, issued on Dec. 17, prohibits the entry of goods originating from Iran, Israel, and Russia into Syria. This ban will be enforced at all land and sea border ports in the country.

• Passenger restrictions: Following this, Syrian authorities also prohibited Iranian and Israeli nationals from entering the country. This measure also affects airlines, with Turkish Airlines announcing that it will no longer transport passengers from Iran and Israel to Syria.
• Impact on airlines: Turkish Airlines, which began flights to Damascus, has complied with the new directive and will no longer carry passengers from Iran or Israel to Syria.