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Iran’s economy faces another blockade: Red tape and gridlock are clogging up land routes that bypass the U.S. Navy’s Hormuz stranglehold
The U.S. naval blockade on Iran is already crushing its economy, and efforts to divert shipments over land are not providing much relief.
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The U.S. naval blockade of Iran is severely restricting the country’s economy, and attempts to shift cargo to overland routes are encountering congestion and delays. Prior to the conflict, more than 80 % of Iran’s trade tonnage moved through southern seaports, which are now closed to commercial traffic. U.S. Central Command reported on Sunday that it has redirected 109 commercial vessels to enforce compliance with the blockade.
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