The current strikes against Iran are clearly designed to destroy its crucial role in developing the Eurasian Land-bridge.
Railfreight.com on March 2, 2026 [confirms this assessment] )https://www.railfreight.com/railfreight/2026/03/02/irans-record-breaking-rail-freight-2025-wont-see-a-2026-repeat):
“In 2025, Iran broke its record for rail freight transit, with over five million tonnes of goods moving through the country. This number was achieved despite international pressure, a representative of Iran Railways said last week. With the weekend past and the fragile Middle Eastern peace shattered, it seems unlikely that Iran will see a repeat of that performance in 2026.”
Last week, it was reported by Iran that rail freight transit had grown by 7% to unprecedented heights, exceeding five million tonnes. This came as a result of traffic originating from China, but also from Russia on the North-South Corridor.
However, given the current developments, says Railreight.com, “Iran suddenly does not seem like an option for rail transit at all. The most important takeaway is perhaps not the achievement of a modest five million tonnes in transit, but rather that the development of rail corridors through Iran will face delays or become impossible altogether.”
