Iran Officially Replaces UAE With Pakistan Shipping Route for Most Imports

Iran replaces UAE ports with Pakistan corridor to break US blockade

Al Mayadeen | May 3, 2026 Pakistan has officially authorised the transit of goods into Iran through its territory and ports, positioning Karachi, Port Qasim, and Gwadar as key logistical gateways for Iranian trade while Washington’s maritime blockade attempts to strangle the Islamic Republic’s access to global commerce, Tasnim News Agency reported. Islamabad’s Ministry of Commerce issued the Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2…

Iran Officially Replaces UAE With Pakistan Shipping Route for Most Imports

Iran is making a big change in how it brings in goods. It is shifting a large part of its trade from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan. New transit rules now let goods move through Pakistani ports and roads to reach Iran. Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has allowed third-country goods to pass through its land. The main routes use ports like Gwadar, Karachi, and Port Qasim. From there, trucks carry the cargo to Iranian border points at G…