Published: May 09, 2026, 23:53 IST | Updated: May 09, 2026, 23:53 IST
Russia is actively using the Caspian Sea as a strategic, covert, and overt maritime corridor to supply Iran with critical military components, helping Tehran rebuild its defense capabilities despite intense U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade. According to U.S. officials, this waterway allows Russia and Iran to move goods without facing typical sanctions enforcement in the Persian Gulf.