March: 10, 2026
According to reports and videos, Israeli forces also attacked the port of Bandar Abbas, which is the largest sea hub.
According to experts, this will cause quite serious consequences for the region, not only from a strategic point of view, but also from an economic point of view.
Political scientist, energy expert Vahe Davtyan 168․amin a conversation with “Bandar Abbas is Iran’s largest economic hub, providing nearly half of the country’s foreign trade. It is also one of the critical points of the Strait of Hormuz, so the strike can be seen as a response to Tehran’s closure of the strait.
The Shahid-Raja section of Bandar Abbas port is especially important, which is the main export hub for oil, gas and petrochemical products.
This is also a blow to the “North-South” international logistics corridor, one of the central beneficiaries of which is Iran itself.”
Vahe Davtyan reminded that in 2025, the total volume of container transportation increased by about 60 percent, but today, in the current situation, a drop of about 30 percent is expected, and the paralysis of the port makes that scenario even more pessimistic.
“The disruption of the port also affects regional trade ties. for example, Armenia-Middle East trade flows passing through the Persian Gulf may be significantly reduced.
This, in particular, also refers to the weapons imported from India, which today make up about 45 percent of the military imports of Armenia,” the specialist added.
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