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strikeJul 26, 2026

Iran and Ukraine wars merge in the Caspian Sea

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The Ukraine and Iran wars collided over the weekend, as Kyiv attacked an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea. Tehran accused Ukraine of trying to expand its war with Russia, while Kyiv said the ship contained military cargo headed to Iran.

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  • J D CapeloutoBy J D Capelouto

    The Ukraine and Iran wars collided over the weekend, as Kyiv attacked an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea. Tehran accused Ukraine of trying to expand its war with Russia, while Kyiv said the ship contained military cargo headed to Iran. Ukraine also accused Russia of as…

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