A video circulating on social media platform X since October 23, 2026, falsely suggests the establishment of a new railway route connecting Iran to Afghanistan via China. Fact-checkers have clarified that the footage actually dates back to October 2024, documenting the revival of direct freight services between China and Afghanistan. Recent reports confirm that a cargo train carrying commercial goods departed from Shandong Province destined for the Hairatan port in northern Afghanistan. This specific transport service, which transits through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan before reaching the Termez border crossing, is expected to complete its journey in approximately 20 days. The viral clip was reportedly disseminated by an account associated with Afghan propaganda, leading to widespread confusion regarding the nature and timeline of the current logistics operation.
Source : The Express Tribune
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