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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Borzou Daragahi

To circumvent Ukraine and bottlenecks, a controversial new trade route emerges: Iran

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Newly emerging trade routes are slashing transport times between Europe, western Asia and the Middle East from upwards of six weeks to as little as six days, saving consumers and exporters shipping expenses, insurance fees, and refrigeration costs.

There is just one catch.

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