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Despite U.S. opposition, Iran to be transport hub for North-South Corridor

by Sandeep Dikshit (source: The Hindu) May 31, 2012

A three-day meeting of experts from 16 countries discussed ways to smoothen the way for the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and at least six supplementary routes despite the U.S. pushing its Silk Road proposal in which its bete noire Iran has been excluded.

In stark contrast, Iran plays a crucial role in the multi-modal North-South Corridor as its port Bandar Abbas will be the hub of all activity. ››read more