A Shadow War in the Caspian: What's at Stake for Ukraine, Iran, and the Rest The recent Ukrainian strike on an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea has sent shockwaves through the region, raising questions about the escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The incident is more than just a bilateral spat – it's a symptom of a larger web of alliances and rivalries.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims that his country is disrupting supply routes between Iran and Russia to weaken Moscow's war machine.