Iran
A pivotal connector in the North-South Corridor. Navigating economic sanctions through record oil exports to the East and expanding INSTC rail infrastructure.
GDP Growth '25
~0.6%
Oil Export (CN)
~1.7M bpd
Inflation
42.4%
Clean Energy
>2.7 GW
Strategic Vectors 2025
Pillars of resilience and regional integration.
Energy Exports
Crude exports to China hit record highs (approx. 1.7M bpd in late 2025) via ship-to-ship transfers, bypassing sanctions. Critical revenue stream.
Transit Corridor
Rasht-Astara railway link (162km) land acquisition ~80% complete. Russian contractors set to commence major works in 2026.
Clean Capacity
Surpassed 2.7 GW renewable capacity milestone. Solar sector accelerating with 100MW added weekly to diversify domestic energy mix.
Global South
Full BRICS membership (since 2024) facilitating non-dollar trade mechanisms. Strengthening economic ties with Saudi Arabia and neighbors.
Tehran Agglomeration
The administrative heart grappling with high inflation (42%) and urban challenges. Focus remains on stabilizing the Rial and managing the transition to a digital, sanctions-resistant economy.
Caspian Transit Zone
The critical node for the INSTC. Rasht and Anzali ports are seeing expanded capacity, while the final rail link to Astara (border with Azerbaijan) is under active development with Russian investment.
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