Iran shifts trade north to Caspian Sea as war strains Strait of Hormuz
Iran is seeking alternative export routes for its oil as the US blockades its southern ports, according to Al Jazeera.
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Iran is looking to shift trade routes north toward the Caspian Sea as the war affects its ability to use the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera.
The report says Iran is searching for alternatives to export its oil as the United States blockades its southern ports.
The shift reflects the pressure Iran's economy faces amid ongoing regional tensions.
Further details on the scale or timeline of this trade shift were not specified in the report.
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- Iran shifts trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz — Al Jazeera — All
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