Iran says the channel to export its traditional hand-woven carpets to the United States is still open.
Iran says it will start direct exports of its traditional hand-woven carpets to the United States from early 2017.
Iran says its exports of hand-woven carpets to the United States have reached around $50 million since the removal of sanctions in January.
Persian carpet exports were up 39% in the four months to July 21, with American devotees of the Iranian artistry the main buyers.