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UPDATED May 13, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
May 6, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Iran turns to China rail link to bypass US blockade
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Iran is increasing trade with China by rail to reduce the impact of a US blockade of its ports.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Ramping up trade with China via a rail link to bypass US port blockade effects
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 3:40 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: To blunt the impact of a US blockade of Iran’s ports.
How this story developed (showing 5 of 5 earlier reports)
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- New York Times —
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- Washington Post —
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