Now it's Russia's turn to make life difficult for the United States! On May 9, The New York Times published an article claiming that Russia is transporting drone components to Iran via the Caspian Sea; meanwhile, Russia is also using the Caspian Sea transport route to deliver supplies—supplies that would normally be shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. Clearly, due to America’s continuous military aid to Ukraine in the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia has been unable to achieve its objectives.
Now things have turned around: the U.S. aids Ukraine, while Russia supports Iran. Russia is clearly retaliating against the U.S. in the very manner the U.S. has used. From Russia’s perspective, this is entirely logical. Since the U.S. and Russia are now adversaries, Russia naturally doesn’t need to consider American feelings. Moreover, by shipping goods and equipment through the Caspian Sea, the U.S. is powerless to stop it.
The Caspian Sea lies inland, far from U.S. aircraft carriers and naval blockade zones, completely beyond the reach of U.S. military influence in the Strait of Hormuz. Its routes are concealed and highly controllable, rendering the U.S.’s maritime superiority in the Persian Gulf entirely ineffective here. With Russian-provided drone components in hand, Iran now has stronger leverage in its strategic confrontation with the United States. It’s clear that the U.S. won’t easily extricate itself from this situation.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864704961995785/
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