Iran’s Land Trade Routes Shrink as US Pressure Mounts

Iran’s overland trade is facing growing disruption as border crossings in Iraq and Pakistan close amid a US campaign to restrict land routes, adding pressure to an already strained economy.

The closures are narrowing the channels available for moving goods across Iran’s borders. Trucks are piling up at affected crossings, delaying shipments and disrupting trade flows.

Exports of gas and other goods are also being affected as access to key markets becomes more difficult. The restrictions threaten to further squeeze the trade that Iran continues to rely on.

Transport costs are rising alongside the delays, increasing the burden on businesses trying to move cargo through a shrinking network of available routes.

Together, the border closures and mounting logistical costs are deepening pressure on Iran’s economy, with fewer overland options left to sustain commerce with its neighbours.