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Can Iran replace sea trade with land routes?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

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Iran is shifting trade toward northern ports and land routes as its southern shipping faces a US blockade.

Analysts say the corridors can keep essential goods moving, but cannot replace maritime trade.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:50:00 UTC.

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