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Iran accuses Zelenskyy of attacking commercial ship, vows response
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Iran accuses Zelenskyy of attacking commercial ship, vows response

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Iran's Foreign Minister accused Ukraine's President Zelenskyy of attacking an Iranian commercial ship, resulting in a sailor's death.
  • The Iranian diplomat stated the attack, which he called an "act of aggression," cannot go unanswered and called for accountability.
  • Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced Kyiv had struck ships allegedly used for Iranian military transport, prompting Iran to summon Ukraine's envoy.

Tensions are escalating between Iran and Ukraine following Iran's accusation that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is responsible for an attack on an Iranian commercial ship, which resulted in the death of a sailor. Iran's Foreign Minister, in communications with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, asserted that "what the scoundrel in Kyiv did cannot go unanswered."

what the scoundrel in Kyiv did cannot go unanswered

— Iranian Foreign MinisterReferring to the alleged attack on an Iranian commercial ship.

The Iranian diplomat urged the international community to hold "accountable the perpetrators and supporters of this criminal act." The incident has drawn international attention and intensified the already strained relations between the two countries, with Tehran expressing its determination to retaliate.

hold accountable the perpetrators and supporters of this criminal act

— Iranian Foreign MinisterUrging international community action following the ship attack.

According to the Iranian agency ISNA, President Zelenskyy announced via X that Kyiv had struck ships allegedly used for Iranian military transport, as well as a warship. In response, Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine's charge d'affaires in Tehran to protest the "hostile and criminal" attack. The ministry further stated that the attack reflects Kyiv's ongoing "irrational and hostile stance" toward Iran, and that the Islamic Republic will defend its national interests.

hostile and criminal

— Iranian Foreign MinistryDescribing the alleged attack by Ukraine on an Iranian ship.

The attack was characterized as a violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter and an "act of aggression" with potential escalation consequences. Iran's Foreign Ministry also stressed that "anyone who truly cares about peace and security in Eastern Europe and the surrounding regions should adopt a responsible stance regarding this dangerous action by the Ukrainian regime and hold Ukraine's authorities responsible for this criminal and provocative act." The ministry noted that the Islamic Republic will act in accordance with international law to protect its interests and security.

irrational and hostile stance

— Iranian Foreign MinistryCharacterizing Kyiv's actions towards Iran.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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