Iran and China have launched a new railway line to bypass US sanctions. This route starts from Iran's Bandar Abbas port and goes all the way to China's western regions. The path crosses through Afghanistan and Pakistan, encompassing Central Asia.
The new China–Iran railway corridor's launch will reduce the delivery time from 40 days to 15 days. This creates an opportunity not only for Chinese goods but also for Iranian oil products to bypass routes such as the Strait of Malacca, which are under US naval control. opens up.
This corridor opens up new strategic opportunities for China's access to European markets and the rapid delivery of Iranian oil products to Asia.
The project was implemented within the framework of Iran's "North-South" transport corridor development strategy. This route not only strengthens trade relations between Iran and China but also enhances economic ties with other countries in the region.
This railway route could render US sanctions against Iran ineffective by creating new opportunities for Iran to bring its products to international markets. It also represents an important step for China in implementing its "One Belt — One Road" initiative.
This project will further strengthen the geopolitical and economic cooperation between Iran and China, as well as contribute to the development of transport infrastructure in the region. This railway also passes through the territory of Uzbekistan.
Abdulloh Sayyid
