Iranian Officials Warn Ukraine: Attacking Iran Will Have Consequences
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, July 27 - Ibrahim Aziz, chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Islamic Parliament, warned Ukraine on the 27th that its attacks on Iran would come at a cost.
Aziz stated on social media that any attack on Iran would have consequences. Both the United States and Israel have recognized this, and Ukraine will soon realize it as well, "Iran will not remain unresponsive to attacks."
On the 25th, the Ukrainian military attacked an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea, to which Iran strongly condemned and summoned the Ukrainian chargé d'affaires in Iran.
Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian stated on social media on the 26th that Ukraine's attack is a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter and was carried out at the behest of Israel, with the aim of dragging Europe into war. He mentioned that he had spoken separately with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Iran warned Ukraine on July 27, 2023, that any attacks on Iranian interests would have consequences. This warning follows Ukraine's recent attack on an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea, which Iran condemned as a violation of international law. Iranian officials assert that the attack was conducted under Israeli influence and have engaged in diplomatic discussions with EU and Russian representatives regarding the situation.
- Iran warns Ukraine of consequences for attacks on Iranian interests.
- Iran condemns Ukraine's attack on an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea.
- Iranian officials claim the attack violates the UN Charter and is influenced by Israel.
- Iran's Foreign Minister communicated with EU and Russian officials regarding the incident.