TEHRAN – Iran’s railways chief has held talks with Iraq’s transport minister on advancing joint rail projects, including the long-delayed Shalamcheh–Basra line, as part of broader efforts to expand regional connectivity.
Jabar Ali Zakari, head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI), met Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi in Baghdad for intensive discussions on infrastructure development. The Shalamcheh–Basra railway, seen as vital for facilitating pilgrim travel and trade, was a central focus, with both sides stressing the need to…