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

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

May 1, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 1522

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The episode discusses the implications of Pakistan opening land trade routes to Iran and its effects on US foreign policy.

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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