The service will run between Shahid Rajaee in Iran to Sohar, Iranian officials said, according to the Tasnim news agency.

The route will focus on agricultural products and perishable goods.

"Three vessels, including two containerships and a bulk carrier, will start making trips between Shahid Rajaee and Sohar every 15 days in the initial phase," said Abdolhossein Khedri, CEO of privately owned Iranian company Khedri Jahan Darya Shipping.

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