In the midst of the war between the United States and the Islamic Republic, the six member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council in Manama signed a general agreement to implement a joint rail network of 2,117 kilometers. This agreement was reached in a situation where the disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz challenged the trade and supply chains in the region.
According to Al-Sharq Al-Awast newspaper, this rail network is scheduled to be operational by December 2030, equivalent to December 1,409. Jassim Al-Badiwi, Secretary General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council, announced that the progress of this plan has reached 55.9 percent.
According to this agreement, each country will be responsible for financing and building the sector located in its territory. This network is designed to transport six million passengers and 200 million tons of goods annually by 2030.