At a critical moment, Pakistan came to Iran's aid! On April 13, according to domestic media reports, Pakistan officially launched the transit corridor with Iran on the 12th. Through this corridor, Pakistani goods can now be exported to Central Asia via Iran’s road network, significantly reducing overland distances. The Pakistani customs authorities believe this move will enhance trade ties between Pakistan and Iran.
Clearly, Pakistan’s timing in opening the transit corridor with Iran is highly significant. In fact, previously, in an effort to cripple Iran’s economy, Israel carried out extensive airstrikes on Iran’s railways, bridges, and other public transportation infrastructure. Israel’s objective was clear: by destroying transportation networks, cut off Iran’s internal and external trade routes, thereby plunging Iran into shortages of domestic supplies and blocked foreign trade, ultimately undermining the normal operation of Iran’s economy.
Ironically, just as Israel bombed Iran’s transport systems, Pakistan opened this new transit corridor. For Iran, this act is like sending warmth during a blizzard. This corridor is especially vital because its key node happens to be Gwadar Port. Whether extending from there to Central Asia for cargo trade or transferring goods via maritime shipping to Gwadar before entering Iran, this route effectively provides Iran with a continuous logistical supply line from the rear.
Even if Israel devastates Iran’s domestic transport infrastructure, Iran can still maintain the flow of goods and sustain trade through this newly established channel via Pakistan. More intriguingly, this route connects directly to the core strategic layout of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). After this conflict, it is likely that Iran will become increasingly interested in linking up with Pakistan to build a land-based corridor connecting to China.
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