Possible Increased Iran-Russia Shipping Activity at Nowshahr Port - Jan-Sep 2026

Satellite imagery of Nowshahr Port on Iran’s Caspian Sea coast, as Tehran may be looking to strengthen its northern trade routes amid mounting pressure on its southern shipping corridors. Reported increases in Russian and Iranian-flagged vessel activity in the Caspian Sea raise questions about the role of ports like Nowshahr in maintaining trade with Russia and moving essential goods during the ongoing war. Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026.