Russia has proposed a direct rail corridor to connect to the Indian Ocean, aiming to circumvent the perilous straits. This ambitious route would pass through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. However, experts highlight significant logistical and financial hurdles.
Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/to-bypass-bosphorus-hormuz-russia-moots-direct-rail-link-to-india/articleshow/133076764.cms)