The New York Times reported that imposing a comprehensive maritime blockade on Iran is extremely difficult, as Iran also has access to the Caspian Sea in addition to the Persian Gulf. Specifically, Iran owns three ports along the Caspian Sea: Caspian Port, Nowshahr Port, and Amirabad Port.
Russia has three grain ports along the Caspian Sea—two located in Astrakhan and one in Makhachkala. Additionally, Kazakhstan is another grain-exporting country with access to the Caspian Sea route.
Therefore, contrary to U.S. expectations, such a blockade would be unlikely to pose a threat of food crisis to Iran. Under current circumstances, the Caspian Sea route remains the safest trade corridor between Russia and Iran. This route combines sea and rail transport, enabling not only imports and exports between Russia and Iran but also facilitating cargo transfers to India, the Persian Gulf, and South Asia.
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