Can Iran shift trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz? | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

Tehran is seeking alternative routes to export oil and import goods due to a US naval blockade on its southern ports. The Caspian Sea, on Iran's northern coast, is considered a potential trade route, but faces logistical challenges due to declining water levels. Since the 1990s, the Caspian's water levels have dropped by about 2 meters, with projections indicating further receding by 8 to 21 meters by the end of the century, potentially impacting trade among Caspian countries including Iran.