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Israel Online · Sep 17, 2026

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Iran’s Plan to Bypass Maritime Blockade Runs Into Trouble at Land Borders Iran’s attempt to shift more of its trade from sea routes to overland transportation is running into major logistical problems. Hundreds of Iranian truck drivers have faced lengthy delays at crossings with Pakistan, while significant congestion has also been reported along Iran’s borders with Turkey, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. Bureaucratic obstacles, limited infrastructure and rising transportation costs are complicating Tehran’s effort to keep goods moving. Around 70% of Iran’s imports normally arrive through ports that have been severely disrupted by the US maritime blockade.

*Iran’s Plan to Bypass Maritime Blockade Runs Into Trouble at Land Borders* Iran’s attempt to shift more of its trade from sea routes to overland transportation is running into major logistical problems. Hundreds of Iranian truck drivers have faced lengthy delays at crossings with Pakistan, while significant congestion has also been reported along Iran’s borders with Turkey, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. Bureaucratic obstacles, limited infrastructure and rising transportation costs are complicating Tehran’s effort to keep goods moving. Around 70% of Iran’s imports normally arrive through ports that have been severely disrupted by the US maritime blockade.

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