Why global transit future is impossible without Iran

Pars Today — Located at the heart of the north–south and east–west corridors, Iran has become a strategic player in global trade and a key factor in geopolitical calculations.

With the signing of the “2030 Roadmap” between India and Russia, the importance of international corridors has once again come to the forefront of geopolitical developments. Iran, with its unique location, has become a new strategic advantage in global calculations.

Pars Today, citing Hamshahri Online, reported that the agreement focuses on the north–south corridor, highlighting Iran’s vital role in connecting the Indian Ocean to Russia and Europe—a route that could cut transportation time in half.

Iran stands at the intersection of the world’s two major corridors—the north–south and east–west—making it a natural hub for global trade.

From the east–west corridor to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and from the Aras Corridor, Chabahar, and the Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul route, all these projects point to a single reality: Iran is becoming the unrivaled transit hub of the region and a key player in the new global trade order.

This strategic position could not only boost Iran’s regional influence but also drive infrastructure development, expand logistics, and transform the country into a central link connecting Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.