Iran Boosts Rail Trade with China to Counter US Blockade as Freight Costs Surge 40%

Iran has sharply increased rail cargo shipments from China to sidestep a US-led naval blockade that has crippled its maritime trade since April 13. Freight trains from Xi’an in central China to Tehran, previously running once a week, now depart every three to four days, with May schedules already fully booked. The rail corridor, stretching […] The post Iran Boosts Rail Trade with China to Counter US Blockade as Freight Costs Surge 40% appeared first on the deep dive.