Pakistan opens land routes to Iran amid US blockade, potentially reshaping trade dynamics.
Just read that Pakistan's quietly activated a land bridge to Iran, allowing shipments to bypass the US naval blockade. This move, using a 2008 agreement never used before, could let Iran's partners like China send goods through Pakistani ports without paying import duties. What's interesting is the timing-right after US-Iran talks fell through and with India's Chabahar port facing challenges. Pakistan's taking a risk here, as it could invite US sanctions, but they seem focused on keeping their own exports to Iran and Central Asia alive, especially with other borders closed. The US hasn't objected yet, maybe because the impact on the blockade is limited, but it's a strategic gamble with big implications for regional trade.
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