Iran Bypasses Gulf Blockade: Gwadar Corridor Shifts Eurasian Trade, Undermines US Naval Pressure in Strait of Hormuz

Iran is activating the Gwadar corridor through Pakistan to bypass the Gulf blockade, responding to US naval pressure and shifting regional trade dynamics. This represents a significant change in sanctions evasion strategies and reduces US naval influence in the Strait of Hormuz. The operationalization of the corridor alters the tempo of sanctioned trade flows and reduces exposure to maritime surveillance.