Iran's Foreign Ministry Responds to Attack on Merchant Ship: Calls for Accountability from Supporters of the Ukrainian Government
On the 27th local time, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated at a press conference regarding the attack on an Iranian merchant ship by Ukraine that those who support the Ukrainian government must be held accountable. The consequences of such actions are unpredictable. Baghaei stated that Ukraine's actions violate the United Nations Charter, represent a dangerous gamble, and will inevitably provoke a response from Iran, with consequences that could affect countries around the world, and the Caspian Sea coastal countries have expressed concern.
In the early hours of the 25th, the Ukrainian military attacked an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea, resulting in the death of one crew member and injuries to another. The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attack, asserting that it violates the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter, constitutes "aggression," and poses a security threat to the Caspian Sea coastal countries, and that Ukraine must "bear responsibility." (Reporter Wang Zheng from the Central Broadcasting Station)
On the morning of the 25th, Ukrainian forces attacked an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea, resulting in one crew member's death and another injury. Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, labeling it a violation of the UN Charter and an act of aggression, and called for accountability from those supporting the Ukrainian government.
- Iranian commercial ship was attacked by Ukrainian forces in the Caspian Sea.
- One crew member was killed and another injured in the attack.
- Iran condemned the attack as a violation of the UN Charter and an act of aggression.
- Iran demands accountability from supporters of the Ukrainian government.