- Ukraine struck an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, leading to an explosion that killed one sailor and injured another, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the attack as an act of aggression that threatens to escalate the conflict further.
- Iran warned that it would defend its national interests in response to the attack.
Iran claimed Saturday that Ukraine attacked an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, killing one sailor. The Iranian Foreign Ministry reported the incident occurred early Saturday, resulting in an explosion that also injured another crew member.12
The ministry condemned the strike as an 'act of aggression', stating, 'It led to an explosion aboard the vessel, the death of one crew member and the injury of another.' It further warned that the attack could inflame and expand the Russia-Ukraine war, asserting that responsibility for the consequences lies with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's government and its international supporters.34
In a statement, the ministry emphasized that it would not hesitate to defend its interests and national security, invoking the principle of self-defense under international law. It described the incident as a violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter and accused Kyiv of committing an internationally wrongful act aimed at widening the conflict and spreading insecurity.
Earlier, Zelenskyy had claimed on social media that Ukraine achieved 'very strong results' with long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea, targeting vessels involved in military cargo shipments related to Iran, although he did not specify the Iranian vessel involved in this incident.
“Zelensky previously said Ukraine had achieved 'very strong results' with long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea, including vessels used for military cargo shipments involving Iran. Iran's Foreign Ministry called the attack a violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter and said responsibility lies with Zelensky's government and its international supporters.”
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