It appears Iran’s ‘Look East’ policy of strengthening ties with neighboring countries and Eastern powers in response to the West’s relentless pressure campaign is paying rich dividends. 

Kazakhstan’s deputy PM says the country wants to have a bigger role in Russia-Iran cargo traffic.

Iran’s shipping lines says its services on a new Russia- India route were at record highs in March-July.

A first Russian cargo transit to India is being handled through a new Iranian route.

Iran and Russia agree to cooperate on a joint shipbuilding venture in the Caspian Sea.

Iran’s shipping firm accommodates a first cargo transit between Russia and India through the INSTC.

An Iranian diplomat says the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) can serve as a low-risk, profitable alternative to the Suez Canal, which has been blocked in the past few days, causing billions of dollars in damages every day.