BREAKING NEWS: China-Iran Railway Corridor Officially Opens — First Freight Train Arrives

BREAKING NEWS: China-Iran Railway Corridor Officially Opens — First Freight Train Arrives

By Alpaslan Duven

In a major geopolitical and logistical milestone, the new China-Iran railway corridor is now operational, slashing transit times from 40 days by sea to just 15 days by land.

This overland route offers China a direct and discreet supply line for Iranian oil, effectively bypassing maritime chokepoints and the watchful eyes of the U.S. Navy. Oil exports to China are projected to exceed 2 million barrels per day, marking a significant shift in global energy trade dynamics.

The railway’s opening not only deepens strategic ties between Beijing and Tehran but also signals a major challenge to Western sanctions and naval oversight in the region.