Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei said Monday that Ukrainian officials claimed the strike on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea was unintentional, but evidence including a statement by Ukraine's president shows it was deliberate. He said Iran will take all necessary measures, including legal action, to ensure the incident is not repeated.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei on Monday accused Ukraine of carrying out an intentional attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea, rejecting Kyiv's claims that the strike was unintentional. Baghaei said that while Ukrainian officials, including Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, had told Iran the attack was accidental, evidence including a direct statement by Ukraine's president indicated the attack was deliberate. He said Iran would take all necessary measures, including legal action against Ukraine, to ensure the crime is not repeated.
As The Zioneer has previously reported, the incident stems from a strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea in late July. Ukraine's ambassador to Israel confirmed on July 26 that the ship carried drone and missile components, calling it a legitimate military target. On July 28, the Kremlin said Iran should view the strike as a direct attack on itself. Ukraine has been working through mediators to de-escalate tensions, and some reports indicated an apology was offered. Monday's statement represents a hardening of Tehran's position, moving from diplomatic engagement to threats of legal proceedings.
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