With 3,000 containers stuck in Pakistan, Iran explores more land routes
Documents seen by Al Jazeera say Iran is seeking land transit for stranded sea cargo to bypass US blockade.

Documents seen by Al Jazeera say Iran is seeking land transit for stranded sea cargo to bypass US blockade.



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