Russia, Iran sign land access deals for Rasht-Astara railway construction

Russia and Iran formalized land access for the Rasht-Astara railway, a key link in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). This moves the project from planning to implementation, though construction timelines and financing remain uncertain. The railway would enhance Russia-Iran trade connectivity and bypass Western sanctions, but geopolitical and technical hurdles persist.

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