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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 24 MIN

Will Pakistan's land trade routes with Iran undermine the US?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

Pakistan opens land trade routes to Iran, allowing the transit of goods. It's a much-needed reprieve for both economies. But does it undercut Washington's pressure campaign on Tehran? And how will it impact the Islamabad-mediated talks to end the war? In this episode:  Mushahid Hussain Syed, Pakistani defence and foreign policy specialist Setareh Sadeqi, Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran, specialising in U.S.-Iran relations Ross Harrison, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC  Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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