US sanctions Iran rail sector; overland trade with China faces capacity limits

The US has expanded sanctions to Iran's rail sector, targeting Tehran's shift of cargo from sea routes to overland corridors with China and Central Asia. However, rail capacity constraints, delays, and costs limit its ability to fully replace maritime trade, leaving Iran's trade diversification partially effective. This escalation tightens economic pressure on Iran while testing the resilience of its overland trade networks.

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