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Iran weighs Caspian Sea routes as Hormuz trade falters
Original: Can Iran shift trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz? https://www. aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/2 7
Iran is exploring moving its oil and trade flows north to Caspian Sea routes as the war and US pressure impair shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for most of its crude exports. Analysts question whether Caspian corridors, reliant on limited ports and neighbouring states' cooperation, can realistically replace the Gulf route at scale.
Why now: The ongoing war has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, raising the question of whether Iran can reroute its exports.
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