diplomacyMay 28, 2026

Afghanistan: Iran’s Unstable Land Bridge

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Afghanistan: Iran’s Unstable Land Bridge Iran can no longer take access to the Persian Gulf for granted and may hedge its trade to overland routes through Afghanistan. The Strait of Hormuz is no longer simply a geopolitical pressure point.

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Fatemeh AmanBy Fatemeh Aman
Afghanistan: Iran’s Unstable Land Bridge Iran can no longer take access to the Persian Gulf for granted and may hedge its trade to overland routes through Afghanistan. The Strait of Hormuz is no longer simply a geopolitical pressure point. Since the US naval blockade of Iranian p…

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