 Iran delivers some aid to Russia through Caspian Sea, including Shahad drones. The Caspian Sea is likely one of the main routes from Iran to Russia for Iranian-made attack drones and other support that Tehran provides to the Kremlin due to the war against Ukraine and Western sanctions. CNN reported it. Journalists spoke with experts who track the cargo movement and based on available data, they assume that a significant portion of Shahad drones, mortar rounds and other weapons that Russia buys from Iran for the war against Ukraine may move through this route. Cargo traffic data shows that cargo ships in the Caspian are increasingly turning off their transponders, an automatic identification system that is usually kept on, suggesting that they have reasons for secrecy. Thus, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence, the number of vessels in the Caspian Sea that hide data about their movement has increased significantly since September. These are mainly ships under the Russian and Iranian flags, among which there are many vessels that, according to their technical characteristics, are suitable for the transportation of military goods. According to analysts, although some of the Iranian Shahad drones could be brought to Russia by aircraft, the sea route is much more profitable as it allows transporting a much larger cargo at once.