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Iraq Becomes Iran’s Trade Escape Route Amid Regional Shipping Crisis

Rising restrictions on maritime traffic and mounting regional tensions have pushed Iran to rely more heavily on neighboring Iraq as an alternative trade corridor. With shipping routes under pressure and access through the Strait of Hormuz facing growing uncertainty, policymakers and traders are increasingly examining whether Iraq can help compensate for disruptions in Iran’s southern ports and preserve the flow of essential imports and exports.
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financialtribune.com broke the news on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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