Iran activates overland trade corridors to counter blockade
By The BriefBrief
Iran’s top security official Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran has started activating overland trade corridors to reduce dependence on shipping and counter a maritime blockade. He pointed to Iran’s borders with 15 neighboring countries as part of the overland approach.
WHO:Mohsen Rezaei
WHAT:Iran began activating overland trade corridors to reduce reliance on shipping amid a maritime blockade.
WHEN:Reported Sep 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Iran
WHY:To reduce dependence on shipping and counter the maritime blockade, according to Rezaei.
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