Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran

The New York Times | May 9, 2026, 5:01 a.m. | Original
The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.
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