Iran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on Caspian commercial vessel
Summary
Iran has accused Ukraine of attacking an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea, causing one death and one injury. Iran protested the attack, calling it hostile and illegal, while Ukraine’s President said Kyiv struck ships used for military purposes in the area.Key Facts
- Iran says a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea caused an explosion, killing one sailor and injuring another.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine’s diplomat in Tehran to protest the attack.
- Iran called the attack a violation of the United Nations Charter and warned it could worsen the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the issue with the EU’s top diplomat, urging an international response.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s forces had successfully attacked ships carrying military cargo in the Caspian Sea but did not confirm targeting the Iranian commercial vessel.
- Zelenskyy accused Russia of sharing satellite information of Gulf states and US military sites with Iran.
- Relations between Iran and Ukraine have been tense since Iran sold drones to Russia, which Russia has used to attack Ukrainian cities.
- Ukraine has helped Gulf countries defend against Iranian drone attacks by sending experts and drone interceptors.
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