Afghanistan’s economy has become critically dependent on Iranian trade routes, with 56% of its imports now passing through the country, according to a new assessment by the World Bank.
The finding underscores the fragility of supply chains in the region as geopolitical tensions continue to reshape commercial flows.
The United States has maintained an ongoing naval blockade in the region, which Pentagon assessments estimate has imposed a cumulative financial burden of $4.
The report highlights that this concentration of trade exposure leaves Afghanistan highly vulnerable to any escalation in regional hostilities or logistical disruptions.
With alternative corridors limited, the landlocked nation faces significant economic risk if transit through Iran is interrupted.
This dependency coincides with heightened military pressure on Iran.
The United States has maintained an ongoing naval blockade in the region, which Pentagon assessments estimate has imposed a cumulative financial burden of $4.8 billion on Tehran.