Afghanistan Trade Routes Blocked

A severe trade crisis has engulfed landlocked Afghanistan>>> due to the closure of its border with Pakistan>>> and the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, controlled by Iran>>> and blockaded by the United States>>>. This dual blow has led to skyrocketing transportation costs, with some delivery expenses increasing tenfold, and a critical shortage of essential supplies, including nutritional supplements for malnourished women and children provided by the World Food Programme>>>. Afghan businesses, like Lutfullah Akbari>>>'s construction equipment import company and Mohammad Murtaza Ishaqzai>>>'s electronics shop, are facing immense financial strain, with some considering abandoning cargo. While some trade has been rerouted through Central Asia, Russia>>>, and Turkey>>>, these alternative routes are longer and more expensive, leading to overall price increases in Afghanistan>>> and threatening the viability of many businesses.