This was stated by the Secretary of the Association of rice to Iran Jamil Alizadeh Shiek, reported Tasnim. However, he clarified that the contract for the supply of this batch of grain was signed quite a long time, however, was not implemented because Iran could not pay it due to acting against the economic sanctions.

Also, the official noted that the annual demand of Iran to the import of rice is estimated at 0.8-1 million tons.

Prior to the imposition of economic sanctions, Iran imported from 0.7 to 1 million tons of rice a year, of which about 0.3-0.5 million tons were purchased in Thailand.

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