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The 'Caspian Sea Monster': How a Cold War spy satellite uncovered a mysterious 100-metre Soviet craft unlike any aircraft ever built

American spy satellites discovered a massive Soviet craft along the Caspian Sea. This mysterious machine was identified as an ekranoplan, a unique ground-effect vehicle. It flew low over water, combining aircraft speed with ship-like cargo capacity. Soviet engineers developed several prototypes for military transport and missile deployment. Funding cuts after…

The Times of India

Iran says "waiting to see" if Ukraine backs claim over Caspian Sea strike

Iran awaits Ukraine's concrete actions to support its claim of an unintentional drone strike. Iranian officials possess evidence contradicting Ukraine's explanation of the Caspian Sea incident. Tehran will take necessary measures to hold Ukraine accountable for the attack. Ukraine's foreign minister assured Iran that the strike was unintentional and sought…

The Economic Times

Ukraine's Strike on Iranian Vessel Risks Merging Two Separate Wars, Analysts Warn

Ukraine's strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea has heightened tensions, with analysts warning of merging conflicts. Tehran vows retaliation, complicating diplomatic efforts and regional stability.

International Business Times UK

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Welcome to the mega-war: Mideast and European conflicts merge, sucking in more countries along the way—even ones claiming neutrality

"The Iran and Ukraine wars may be connecting."

Fortune

Why is Ukraine attacking ships in the Caspian Sea and how does it impact Iran?

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The Independent UK

How the wars in Iran and Ukraine are colliding on the world’s largest lake

IN FOCUS: Kyiv’s attack on an Iranian vessel is a move to bolster US support at a crucial juncture, experts tell Maryam Zakir-Hussain

The Independent UK

In 1980, the Soviet Union dammed a Caspian Lagoon to save water; it nearly vanished within three years, and salt-laden dust storms followed

A Soviet dam built in 1980 blocked water flow to the Zaliv Kara-Bogaz-Gol lagoon. This action caused the shallow lagoon to dry up rapidly due to evaporation. The exposed salt and sediment created dust storms affecting the surrounding region. The dam's construction also destroyed vital sturgeon spawning grounds and habitats.…

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Ukraine says wants to avoid 'escalation' with Iran

Ukraine and Iran's foreign ministers spoke by phone on Tuesday regarding an attack. Kyiv stated its goal is to avoid unnecessary escalation after the incident. Iran had previously warned of unforeseen consequences following the Caspian Sea vessel strike. Ukraine emphasized its actions defend against Russian aggression, not target civilians. Both…

The Economic Times

Iran will never reach understanding with US, deputy parliament speaker says

Iran's Deputy Parliament Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei stated no understanding with America is possible. He emphasized the Strait of Hormuz as a significant source of Iranian power. Babaei reiterated strong support for regional resistance movements and their strength. He also issued a stern warning to Ukraine regarding actions in the…

The Economic Times

Iran Accuses Israel of Driving Ukraine's Deadly Strike as Caspian Sea Becomes Latest Flashpoint

Iran accuses Israel of orchestrating a Ukrainian strike on its vessel in the Caspian Sea, escalating tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Ukraine denies Israeli involvement.

International Business Times UK

Ukraine's attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea could signal a new battlefront as U.S. seeks to form 'a ring of economic and military pressure'

"In any case, what is clear is that Iran’s war is becoming increasingly intertwined with two other conflicts: the Saudi-Houthi confrontation and the Russia-Ukraine war."

Fortune

Iran-US war latest: Trump pauses nightly attacks to make room for talks, says ambassador

The tanker had reportedly left an Iran-approved route in the vital shipping route

The Independent UK

Iran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on ship in Caspian Sea

Iran accused Ukraine of attacking a merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea. One sailor died and another was injured in the Saturday morning incident. Ukraine's President Zelensky claimed responsibility for long-range strikes in the region. These strikes targeted vessels involved in transporting military cargo with Iran. Iran summoned Ukraine's charge…

The Economic Times

Ukraine war briefing: Iran accuses Kyiv of deadly attack on Iranian vessel in Caspian Sea

Zelenskyy says Iran is using Russian satellite images to help direct strikes in Middle East. What we know on day 1,614

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Why is the Caspian Sea called a ‘sea’ if it's actually the world’s largest lake

The Caspian Sea occupies an unusual place on the map. It carries the name of a sea, stretches beyond the horizon in every direction from many points along its shoreline, and contains salt water rather than fresh. Yet geographers generally place it in a different category altogether. Despite its immense…

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‘Stepping on to a road that’s 50,000km plus’: In 1998, Karl Bushby walked out of his house. 28 years later he’s still walking

"It was a little overwhelming. A little exciting.”

The Conversation

The Caspian Sea has lost an area nearly the size of Sicily: human activities are a major reason why

The Caspian Sea, the largest inland body of water on Earth, is shrinking. Not fluctuating, not entering another natural cycle, but shrinking.

Euronews

The world's largest lake is disappearing – and it's taking ecosystems and livelihoods with it

Scientists warn that climate change and habitat degradation are accelerating water loss in the Caspian Sea.

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The Conversation

Why the Caspian Sea has become so important in both the Ukraine and Iran wars

The recent attack by Ukraine of a Russian missile-carrying corvette stationed in the Caspian Sea more than 1,500km away from Kyiv has put the spotlight on this large, often overlooked body of inland salt water.

Euronews

‘A united region’: Central Asian nations meet to protect the Caspian Sea and biodiversity

Water scarcity, desertification and biodiversity loss were among the issues tackled at the Regional Ecological Summit.

Euronews

Central Asian leaders back proposal for UN water agency

Leaders from across Central Asia, alongside representatives from countries including Georgia, Armenia, Mongolia and Azerbaijan, are taking part in discussions on regional environmental priorities.

Euronews

Caspian Sea faces ‘triple planetary crisis’: Can new cross-border rules save it?

Azerbaijan has highlighted rising environmental threats to the Caspian Sea as UN introduces cross-border environmental assessments.

The Independent UK

Photos of leisure and commerce along Iran's Caspian Sea coast

Life on Iran’s northern coast on the Caspian Sea is a mix of commerce and leisure.

International Business Times

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Lay the Groundwork for a Digital Bridge Across the Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea, long a symbol of regional cooperation, is set to become a digital bridge between the continents. For the first time, a subsea fiber-optic cable will link Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, forming a digital artery with more than 400 terabits of capacity, poised to transform data routes between Europe…

The Conversation

Vanishing waters in a warming world

This roundup of The Conversation’s climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

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