Iran's gold imports up sixfold in six months as country evades sanctions

Amirhadi Anvari
Amirhadi Anvari

Iran International

A gold market in Iran
A gold market in Iran

The head of Iran's Customs reported that approximately 43 tons of gold bullion, valued at $2.5 billion, were imported into the country during the first six months of the Iranian calendar year, from March 21-September 20.