Caspian Sea Becomes Sanctions Loophole for Russia’s Drone Support to Iran

Russia has shifted key drone components to Iran through the Caspian Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz amid tight sanctions. Four Caspian ports now work around the clock to handle goods from wheat and sunflower oil to potentially sensitive military parts. Ships often disable tracking signals, making oversight difficult. Analysts warn the route could double cargo volumes by year’s end and speed up Iran’s efforts to rebuild its drone fleet used in recent Middle East conflicts. Experts say the surge highlights gaps in sanctions enforcement and turns the Caspian into a strategic supply corridor for Moscow and Tehran.

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