Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack
Summary
Ukraine’s foreign minister spoke with Iran’s top diplomat after Ukraine’s drone attack hit an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea. Both sides said they do not want to escalate the conflict, but Iran demands compensation for the attack that killed one sailor and injured another.Key Facts
- Ukraine’s drone attack targeted a Russian warship and vessels carrying Iranian-linked military cargo in the Caspian Sea.
- An Iranian commercial ship was hit, resulting in one sailor’s death and another’s injury.
- Ukraine says the attack aimed to defend itself from Russia and was not meant to harm civilians.
- Iran called the attack unacceptable and said it must be answered, blaming Israel for provoking it.
- Ukraine’s foreign minister warned Iran to avoid escalating the situation and to stop supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- Iran’s diplomat said Iran does not want escalation but demands restitution for losses.
- Israeli and Ukrainian foreign ministers discussed threats posed by Iran and plan to deepen cooperation.
- Senior Iranian officials warned that attacks on Iran have costs and mentioned Ukraine might face consequences.
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