Kremlin says Ukrainian attack on Iranian vessel should be seen as an assault on Iran itself

The Kremlin asserted that a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea constitutes an assault on Iran and underscores the necessity of eliminating the threat posed by Kyiv. Iran's Foreign Ministry had previously condemned the attack, reporting that it resulted in an explosion, the death of one sailor, and injuries to another. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Kyiv's involvement, stating that vessels used for military cargo shipments involving Iran were targeted.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused Ukraine of broadening the geographical reach of what he termed "terrorist attacks." He drew parallels to alleged Ukrainian actions, including the bombing of Germany's Nord Stream pipelines and disruptions to Kazakhstan's CPC Pipeline Infrastructure. Peskov emphasized that "this threat must be neutralized and definitively destroyed."

The incident highlights escalating tensions and accusations between Russia and Ukraine, with Russia framing Ukrainian actions as broader acts of terrorism. The Kremlin's statement positions Ukraine as a destabilizing force not only in the immediate conflict but also in regional maritime security.

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This threat must be neutralized and definitively destroyed.