Иран призывает прикаспийские страны осудить угрозы безопасности в Каспийском море
Угрозы безопасности в Каспийском регионе, включая атаки на портовую инфраструктуру и коммерческие суда, создают риски для логистических цепочек российских нефтегазовых компаний. Эскалация напряженности может привести к краткосрочной волатильности на рынке энергоносителей и негативному восприятию рисков в секторе, что оказывает умеренное давление на котировки IMOEX и ключевых игроков отрасли.
⚡️ Iran calls for Caspian Sea states to condemn security threats 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi calls on Caspian Sea littoral states to explicitly condemn any actions that threaten the security of the Caspian Sea, while stressing the need to protect it as a zone of peace, friendship and cooperation. Speaking on Caspian Sea Day, Gharibabadi said August 12 marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 2006 of the Tehran Convention, a framework agreement for protecting the Caspian Sea’s marine environment that reflects the five coastal countries’ commitment to protecting the world’s largest lake. Turning to security issues, Gharibabadi said attacks targeting the Caspian Sea threaten regional stability and the interests of all littoral states. He cited a missile attack by the Israeli regime and the United States on facilities at Anzali Port in late March, as well as a Ukrainian drone attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, as examples of threats to the region’s security. “Such actions not only negatively affect regional peace and stability, but also highlight the need for solidarity among the Caspian littoral states in defending their common security,” he said. Gharibabadi called on all Caspian coastal countries to explicitly condemn such actions and emphasize respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity. He described the Caspian Sea’s living aquatic resources as an important source of food security and livelihoods for coastal communities, noting that sustainable fishing, related industries and tourism all depend on the health of the sea. Gharibabadi said the Caspian Sea is currently facing unprecedented challenges, particularly a worrying decline in its water level, which is affecting its ecosystem, ports and shipping, fisheries and other activities. He said the decline in the water level is not merely a temporary or natural issue, but reflects the complex interaction between climate change and human intervention. Gharibabadi stressed that scientific cooperation among the littoral states is essential to address these challenges, including continuous monitoring of water-level changes, environmental assessments, biodiversity studies and analysis of climate and hydrological trends. He called for joint research programs, stronger regional scientific networks and greater use of universities and research centers to support sustainable management of the Caspian ecosystem. He said Caspian Sea Day provides an opportunity for the littoral states to reconsider their shared responsibilities, adding that protecting the sea requires legal commitments, scientific cooperation, environmental management and regional coordination. According to Gharibabadi, such cooperation is necessary to preserve the Caspian ecosystem, protect the livelihoods of coastal communities, and maintain long-term regional security. 📲 @Irna_en