The EU's insurance embargo on Iran has severely impacted Iranian truck drivers' ability to obtain visas, leading to a significant decline in their presence on European roads. Countries like Germany and Italy, once hopeful sources for visas, have also restricted issuance, with waiting times exceeding three months. France has completely halted permits for Iranian drivers. The situation is compounded by EU sanctions affecting Green Card insurance, making it nearly impossible for Iranian trucks to operate in Europe. As a result, Turkish and other foreign trucks are increasingly taking over the transit routes, causing unemployment among Iranian drivers. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)