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Russia Warns Against Iran Conflict Escalating in Caspian Sea
3/24/2026
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- Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, said Russia strongly disapproves of any escalation from the Iran conflict into the Caspian Sea.
- Israel's recent military strikes against the Iranian navy reportedly targeted missile boats and weakened Iran's naval presence.
- Peskov cited Kremlin concern over conflicting messages from Washington and Tehran regarding their negotiations.
- Russia and Iran, both bordering the Caspian Sea, maintain a strategic partnership treaty established in 2025.
