Pakistan has assisted Iran in mitigating the effects of a United States naval blockade by opening its ports, terminals, and transport corridors for Iranian cargo shipments.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that Feda-Hossein Maleki, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, stated that Islamabad has authorized the use of the Qasim, Karachi, and Gwadar ports. Maleki noted that these facilities have effectively replaced the Jebel Ali port in the United Arab Emirates, which was previously a primary hub for Iranian shipping vessels.
"The Pakistani government, within the framework of a strategic decision, has ordered the opening of six vital trade corridors, including ports, sea routes, and land terminals for Iran," Maleki added. He emphasized that this move counters efforts to paralyze the Iranian economy through increased military presence and the monitoring of the Strait of Hormuz. The deepening of maritime and logistical cooperation between Islamabad and Tehran comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing economic pressures. The Gwadar port, a centerpiece of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), offers Iran a strategic alternative to traditional Gulf routes, reflecting a shift in regional alliances as neighboring states seek to bolster economic resilience against external pressures, particularly those originating from Washington under the administration of US President Donald Trump.
