US sanctions target Iran’s rail sector as Tehran shifts cargo from sea routes to overland corridors

October 21, 2026 · 8:30 am 1 sources

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• US sanctions target Iran's rail sector as Tehran shifts cargo from sea routes to overland corridors
  Deutsche Welle · October 21, 2026 08:30
  As US sanctions expand to Iran's rail sector, Tehran is relying more heavily on overland links with China and Central Asia. But capacity constraints, delays and costs limit rail's ability to replace maritime trade.