Iran and Russia Foreign Ministers Discuss Attack on Iranian Merchant Ship and Regional Situation
On the afternoon of July 26 local time, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian spoke on the phone with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to exchange views on the attack on an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea and the regional situation.
According to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Amir-Abdollahian stated that the Ukrainian attack on the Iranian merchant ship is a dangerous act of recklessness and a blatant violation of the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter. He emphasized that Iran will firmly defend its security and national interests.
Lavrov condemned the attack on the Iranian merchant ship, stating that this incident violates international law, poses a threat to trade routes between Iran and Russia, and asserted that Ukraine should be held accountable for launching the attack, which jeopardizes commercial shipping in the Caspian Sea.
The two sides also exchanged views on the latest situation in the Strait of Hormuz and other regional issues. (Reporter Wang Yin from the Central Broadcasting Station)
Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov discussed the attack on an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea during a phone call on July 26. Amir-Abdollahian condemned the attack as a dangerous act, while Lavrov criticized it as a violation of international law, emphasizing the need to hold Ukraine accountable. The two officials also exchanged views on the latest regional security situation, including the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian condemned the attack on the Iranian merchant ship as a dangerous act.
- Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov criticized the attack, stating it violates international law.
- Both ministers discussed the implications for trade routes between Iran and Russia.