The Caspian Sea is not just a body of water; it is part of Iran’s security, economy, environment, and national heritage. In this podcast, we examine the Golestan and Turkmenchay treaties to the 1921 and 1940 agreements, the Astara-Hossein Qoli line, Iran’s 20% claim, and the ambiguities of the 2018 Aktau Convention.
Can Iran’s obligations be established before determining the share, baselines, and boundaries of the Caspian Seabed? The Caspian is not the property of a government; it is the heritage of the Iranian nation and future generations.