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US targets Iran's overland trade routes in escalating conflict

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The conflict between Iran and the United States has escalated beyond the Strait of Hormuz, with the US now targeting Iran's overland trade infrastructure. A recent US strike on the Aq Taqeh Khan bridge in northern Iran, a key link to Central Asia, Russia, and China, signifies a strategic shift. This move aims to disrupt Iran's supply chains and economic functionality, particularly when maritime routes are contested, indicating a broader confrontation encompassing both sea lanes and logistical networks. AI

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US targets Iran's overland trade routes in escalating conflict

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Peiman Salehi ·

    Iran war is no longer a contest over just the Strait of Hormuz

    Early on July 12, after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice and struck a Cyprus-flagged container ship, the United States launched its third round of strikes in a week, hitting some 140 targets. Most were along Iran’s southern coast overlooking the stra…

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