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Iran shifts trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Iran is looking for alternatives to export its oil as the US blockades its southern ports.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:49:32 UTC.

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  1. Iranian President Pezeshkian talks about proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

  2. Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'

  3. Iran suggests deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days; Trump rejects proposal

  4. Iran shifts trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz

  5. Trump rejects 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

  6. 'American terrorist army': Iran claims second US submarine seized in Hormuz

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