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The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world's biggest lake. Here's what to know

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The Caspian Sea has become the latest region to be sucked into the growing conflict between Iran and its adversaries - not least because it's a vital artery in the growing relationship between Iran and Russia. ... Besides the Caspian strikes, Zelensky has said that according to Ukrainian intelligence Russia has provided satellite data to Iran to carry out attacks on US facilities in the Middle East. ... The message: we are on the same side.