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Add as preferred source on GoogleRussia’s Kremlin warned that any spillover of the Iran–Israel conflict into the Caspian Sea would be viewed “extremely negatively.” Moscow and Tehran recently formalized a 20‑year comprehensive strategic partnership covering security, trade and regional cooperation, though it contains no mutual defe
March 24 (Reuters) - Russia would view any spillover of the Iran conflict into the Caspian Sea "extremely negatively", Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
Israel said last week its military had carried out strikes on the Iranian navy in the Caspian, hitting dozens of targets including missile boats. A military spokesperson said Israel had managed to take out Iran's naval capabilities there.
Russia and Iran, which signed a strategic partnership treaty last year, both border the Caspian Sea.
On the state of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, Peskov said the Kremlin was observing contradictory statements from both parties.
(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov, writing by Anna Peverieri; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
Russia views any spillover of the Iran conflict into the Caspian Sea 'extremely negatively', according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Israel stated its military conducted strikes on the Iranian navy in the Caspian Sea, targeting and taking out several naval capabilities.
Russia and Iran, among others, share borders with the Caspian Sea.
Russia and Iran signed a strategic partnership treaty last year and both closely monitor developments in the Caspian Sea.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia is observing contradictory statements from both Washington and Tehran on negotiations.
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