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China-Iran rail route raises Uzbekistan's strategic importance

A new rail route linking China and Iran is placing Uzbekistan in a more prominent position in regional transport and trade networks. The development could reshape connectivity across Central Asia.

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Expanded rail connectivity may affect regional influence, trade corridors and competition over routes linking China, Central Asia and the Middle East.

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  1. China's new rail route to Iran puts Uzbekistan in spotlight ↗trend.az · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC

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