Caspian Sea

The military alliance between Moscow and Tehran is taking a new form: Russia is transferring drone components to Iran via the Caspian Sea, helping it restore capabilities damaged during the war against the U.S. and Israel. This route, previously used by Iran to supply Russia, is now operating in the opposite direction.

NBC reports that the "backdoor smuggling route" between Russia and Iran in the Caspian Sea continues to be a vital lifeline for the Iranian regime. Moscow is transporting not only drone components but also ammunition, including TNT, allowing Tehran to rebuild its arsenal. Amid Iranian threats against the U.S., a ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in at least one casualty.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps planned to launch a ballistic missile at a port in Ukraine in response to a ship attack. The goal was to send a message while avoiding major damage. A fierce debate has erupted in Tehran regarding the response.

For the first time in nearly three years, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelensky were seen talking before the funeral ceremony of Senator Lindsey Graham. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of a Ukrainian attack on Iranian vessels in the Caspian Sea, sharp accusations from Tehran that Kyiv is acting on Israel's behalf, and threats of ballistic missiles. At the same...

Tehran is intensifying its rhetoric against Ukraine following strikes on logistics routes in the Caspian Sea. Iranian officials are threatening retaliation, while Kyiv asserts its intent to disrupt the supply of Iranian weapons to Russia.

The chairman of the National Security Committee in the Tehran parliament threatens following Kyiv's attacks in the Caspian Sea: "Ukraine will understand that Iran does not leave actions without a response" • Volodymyr Zelensky revealed: Russia is transferring satellite observations of the Middle East to Iran to refine its strikes • The Ukrainian ambassador was summoned for a reprimand in Tehran.

In Israel, a significant American strike was expected last night that would lead to escalation, but it did not take place. At the same time, Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree announced that the terrorist organization attacked sensitive targets of the Saudi oil company Aramco.

President Volodymyr Zelensky reported strikes on vessels used for military cargo shipments related to Iran, as well as a warship. Tehran confirmed that one commercial vessel was damaged and a crew member killed, labeling the attack an "act of aggression that threatens to further expand the scope of the war."