... major concern for both Russia and Iran. Escalating destabilization, the growing power and influence of non-state actors in the Middle East are in neither Iranian nor Russian interests, as they pose a short-term threat to Iran and a medium-term threat to Russia. Issues related to the Caspian Sea and Central Asia are also considered strategic.
The meeting of Ministers Sergei Lavrov and Javad Zarif is important in terms of preparations for the summit of the Caspian littoral states' leaders scheduled for late September 2014. Iran’s ...
... keeping the waters and the seabed either in common use or assigning each country an equal share of 20 percent.
The implication of Iran’s position is quite clear: the “median line principle” allows Azerbaijan to claim 20 percent of the Caspian shelf, Russia – almost 19 percent, Kazakhstan – 30 percent, and Turkmenistan – 18 percent. However, Iran would only get 13 percent, and that area is not thought to have rich hydrocarbon potential. Therefore, Tehran wants to increase its resources ...
... Russia, each carrying 16 Uran-E anti-ship missiles with a 130 km range. Two Molniya Class missile boats, Project 12418, were also ordered from Russia. In 2011, Turkmenistan bought two high-speed patrol boats in Turkey, each costing 55 million euro.
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The Caspian Flotilla consists of 14 combat ships, including two Rank-2 rocket ships, two small missile ships, two air-cushion landing ships, four missile boats, and three minesweepers. The Flotilla also lists the 847th Separate Coastal Missile Division in ...
