Foreign Ministry of Iran warns against military conflicts in Caspian Sea
Summary
An official from Iran’s Caspian Sea secretariat emphasized that military conflicts should not extend to the Caspian Sea, advocating for it to remain a space for cooperation, peace, and sustainable development among the five littoral states. This statement comes as Iran is hosting high-level meetings in Tehran to discuss issues of common interest, including a conference on September 23, 2026, aimed at strengthening regional diplomacy among these nations.
Analysis
Foreign Ministry of Iran: The Foreign Ministry of Iran manages the Islamic Republic's diplomatic relations, international agreements, and regional security initiatives. An official heading its Caspian Sea secretariat recently stated that military conflicts must not extend to the Caspian Sea and that the body of water should remain a zone of cooperation, peace, and sustainable development among the five littoral states. This reflects Iran's active diplomatic role in promoting stability and multilateral engagement in the Caspian region amid ongoing regional meetings. Regional Diplomacy: Iran is hosting high-level meetings of Caspian littoral states in Tehran, including a conference of officials on September 23, 2026, to discuss issues of common interest and strengthen Caspian diplomacy. Environmental Cooperation: Iran is hosting the seventh Conference of the Parties to the Tehran Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea in Tehran from September 20 to October 1, 2026, to advance regional protection efforts.
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macropolitics
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