Ukraine attacked Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea – Tehran

Tehran accused Ukraine of an 'act of aggression' after a strike on an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea. According to Iran, one sailor was killed and one wounded. Zelensky confirmed the attack on a Russian vessel and ships linked to Iran.

Tehran accused Ukraine of an 'act of aggression' and the death of a sailor after a strike on an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea. Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a sharp statement condemning the strike by Ukrainian forces. According to the Iranian side, an explosion on board killed one crew member and wounded another. Tehran described the incident as an 'act of aggression' and stated its readiness to take measures to protect security and national interests. Iranian diplomats accused Ukraine's leadership of attempting to escalate and artificially expand the geography of the war with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier confirmed a military operation in the Caspian Sea, stating that Ukrainian forces attacked a Russian warship and several vessels involved in transporting military cargo linked to Iran.