That is three times more than the same period last year, when 2 mt of gold bullion worth $130 million were imported into the country, according to IRICA figures.
Imam Khomeini Airport Customs was the origin of over 91.64% of gold bullion imports in the first three months of this year.
Late in 2022, the Iranian government approved a plan to facilitate the import of gold as part of its anti-sanctions policy, allowing businesses to import gold to settle their export-related foreign exchange dues to the government.
IRNA