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    iptables doesn't route anything; the FORWARD chain only filters packets entering/leaving after routing has already been done, but it cannot force them to be forwarded. Commented May 27, 2022 at 6:33
  • Excuse me, but due to the picture (I will attach to the end of the message) I can judge the packets are routing between 2 interfaces. Could you explain your thoughts in more detailed way and answer the questions in the last paragraph? iximiuz.com/laymans-iptables-101/tables-precedence-route.png
    – slinkin
    Commented May 27, 2022 at 6:41