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Iran Is Now Losing Overland Trade Routes to U.S. Pressure
Pakistan and Iraq have shut some border crossings, tightening the economic squeeze of the U.S. Navy blockade and air sanctions.
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Pakistan and Iraq have shut some border crossings, tightening the economic squeeze of the U.S. Navy blockade and air sanctions.
As US sanctions expand to Iran's rail sector, Tehran is relying more heavily on overland links with China and Central Asia. But capacity constraints, delays and costs limit rail's ability to replace maritime trade.
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