[54484] Reports in the US: Russia is helping Iran circumvent sanctions via the Caspian Sea

Russia is helping Iran circumvent US sanctions

According to reports that surfaced on May 9, 2026, US officials revealed that Russia is using Caspian Sea routes to "quietly" transfer extensive military and commercial supplies to Iran, with the aim of helping Tehran bypass the blockade and sanctions imposed by the United States.

On the Israel News Without Censorship channel, it was noted that this involves components intended for drones as well as hundreds of missiles and other goods that cannot pass through the Strait of Hormuz due to the US blockade.

Similarly, the War Room 🎗️ channel cited sources telling the New York Times that the Russian aid is intended to allow Iran to "rebuild its offensive capabilities" after it lost about 60% of its drone stockpile.

Carmel News - חדשות channel, which presents a critical stance toward Iran and Hamas, emphasized in its report that the move reflects a strategic cooperation intended to help Tehran evade the international pressure applied against it. The information, which relies on the New York Times, exposes an alternative logistical route that allows Iran to continue its military buildup despite Western restrictions.