https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-activates-land-routes-to-bypass-us-blockadeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-activates-land-routes-to-bypass-us-blockadehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-activates-land-routes-to-bypass-us-blockade#u78216Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:40:05 +0000Iran is replacing maritime trade with truck-based land routes to evade a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. While the shift aims to maintain commerce, the transition is facing significant difficulties. Trade volumes are currently plummeting due to the blockade and internal bureaucratic errors. The strategy comes as Iran's traditional leverage over oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz begins to diminish, leaving the government struggling to find a viable alternative to sea-based exports.Why it mattersThe US blockade targets Iranian shipments to limit the country's economic