DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 1 -- Tanzania is among Irans top five export destinations over the past eight months, highlighting growing trade ties with East Africa and the regions role in diversifying Irans exports.

Apart from Tanzania, the other key Iran export destinations namely Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and Somalia highlight the countrys strategic focus on expanding trade ties across East and West Africa, reflecting efforts to diversify its export markets.

According to Irans Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), exports to African countries reached 849 million US dollars in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21–November 21), marking a 77 per cent increase compared to the same period last year....